Restaurant GM & Operating Partner: Lead Ops & Growth

Tex 808 BBQ & Brews; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tex 808 BBQ & Brews in Honolulu is seeking a General Manager / Operating Partner to lead daily restaurant operations and drive financial performance while upholding company standards. You will guide a team, optimize labor and food costs, and ensure top-tier guest experiences.

The role demands robust leadership, hands-on coaching, and a focus on compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations. Excellent communication with staff and vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading restaurant operations and achieving financial targets.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Excellent service orientation and social perceptiveness.
• Effective time management and coordination skills.
• Experience recruiting, training, coaching, and managing staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and leadership.
• Problem solving and prioritizing competing demands.
• Proficiency with POS and scheduling/inventory tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant day-to-day operations and financial performance.
• Supervise all restaurant areas to ensure smooth operations.
• Foster a positive and professional work environment.
• Enforce procedures, policies, and standards.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Address and resolve operational challenges promptly.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on quality and consistency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Staffing through recruitment, interviewing and retention efforts.
• Manage labor scheduling to meet forecasted sales and targets.
• Oversee ordering, inventory and cost control for food & beverage.
• Maintain supplier relationships and cost controls.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and financial transactions.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financial performance

Labor costs

Food cost control

Inventory management

Staff recruitment

Training & coaching

Customer service

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Spreadsheets

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Tex 808 BBQ & Brews in Honolulu is seeking a General Manager / Operating Partner to lead daily restaurant operations and drive financial performance while upholding company standards. You will guide a team, optimize labor and food costs, and ensure top-tier guest experiences.

The role demands robust leadership, hands-on coaching, and a focus on compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations. Excellent communication with staff and vendors is essential.