Restaurant GM: Lead High-Volume Ops & Team Growth

Dough Zone Restaurant Group; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus program

Career development

Paid time off

Employee meals

Health insurance

Job summary

Dough Zone Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced and driven Restaurant General Manager to lead operations across our WA-based locations in the Seattle area, Bellevue, Lynwood, Tacoma, and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on role for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, guest-centric environments and is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to details.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead daily restaurant operations, overseeing both FOH and BOH teams to ensure smooth, efficient service. Drive sales and profitability through operational excellence
• Team Management & Development: Manage scheduling, training, and onboarding new hires. Coach and mentor your team, identifying and developing future leaders
• Quality & Guest Experience: Uphold our high standards for food quality, monitor service and proactively address guest feedback to ensure an exceptional dining experience
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Conduct regular inspections and training to maintain a safe and compliant environment
• Financial Oversight: Optimize staff schedules to balance labor costs with service needs. Support the District Manager with budgeting, inventory management, and other cost-saving initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Written communication

Job description

Dough Zone Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced and driven Restaurant General Manager to lead operations across our WA-based locations in the Seattle area, Bellevue, Lynwood, Tacoma, and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on role for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, guest-centric environments and is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.