Restaurant GM: Lead Teams & Guest Experience

Salem's Fresh Eats; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holiday pay

Employee meals & discounts

Leadership development training

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Salem’s Fresh Eats is seeking a General Manager to run one restaurant as if it were their own business. You’ll recruit and develop a high-performing team, deliver memorable guest experiences, and uphold our hospitality and integrity values.

Lead operations, training, and culture while driving growth through local marketing and community engagement. This full-time role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff across all restaurant roles including Assistant Managers and front-of-house/ kitchen teams.
• Create a positive, inclusive culture that promotes teamwork, respect and accountability.
• Coach, mentor, and drive ongoing development through structured training plans.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and address feedback with empathy and professionalism.
• Oversee daily operations, safety, cleanliness, and protocol compliance.
• Drive local marketing, community outreach, and brand campaigns to boost awareness.
• Manage labor, food, and controllable costs to hit sales and profit targets.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Development

Guest Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Budgeting & Cost Control

Food Safety & Compliance

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ServeSafe Certification

Management Training

Job description

Salem’s Fresh Eats is seeking a General Manager to run one restaurant as if it were their own business. You’ll recruit and develop a high-performing team, deliver memorable guest experiences, and uphold our hospitality and integrity values.

Lead operations, training, and culture while driving growth through local marketing and community engagement. This full-time role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.