Restaurant Manager

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mental health services

Growth and leadership development

Job summary

Whiskey Cake seeks an experienced General Manager to lead overall restaurant operations, finances, leadership development and guest experience while embodying the brand DNA. The ideal GM is charismatic, strategic and team-oriented, fostering a fun, energetic culture where Team Members perform at their best.

The role emphasizes vision, people leadership and accountability, with a focus on hospitality, craft cocktails and scratch-made food in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant management in a high-volume, full-service environment
• GM experience in an upscale casual concept strongly preferred
• Proven ability to drive sales, manage costs and develop high-performing restaurant teams
• Strong understanding of financial performance, forecasting, labor management and cost controls
• Results-driven, trustworthy and team-oriented leadership style
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Genuine passion for hospitality, scratch-made food and craft cocktails
• Food Manager certification required
• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in hospitality, culinary arts or a related field preferred
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift upto 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Create and adjust annual and quarterly operating plans based on sales trends and restaurant performance
• Drive top-line sales through memorable Guest experiences, community partnerships and strong restaurant leadership
• Review financial results and identify opportunities to increase sales, control expenses and improve profitability
• Create systems that help Managers and shift leaders successfully manage controllable expenses
• Ensure effective labor management through accurate forecasting and weekly schedule review
• Maintain a safe, organized and well-manicured restaurant that is as polished behind the scenes as it is for our Guests
• Lead, coach and develop Managers to own Areas of Responsibility and ensure accountability

Skills

Restaurant management

GM experience

Sales driven

Forecasting

Labor management

Communication

Problem solving

Hospitality passion

Food manager cert

Hospitality degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related

Professional certification in culinary arts

Job description

At Whiskey Cake, we are your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From mesquite wood-grilled plates and fresh greens to our famous namesake Whiskey Cake, we serve scratch-made dishes with honest flavors.

Our menus are all about bold, seasonal flavors, using ingredients from the best local farmers, ranchers, and growers. Behind the bar,we'remixing upgarden-to-glass cocktails with house-made syrups and fresh juices, plus a barrel select whiskey programthat'sall about the good stuff. Whiskey Cake is where great food and good company always come together.

We believe we are in thepeoplebusiness, not simply the restaurant business.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the overall performance of Whiskey Cake. As our GM, you will oversee restaurant operations, financial results, leadershipdevelopmentand the Guest experience while bringing our Brand DNA to life.

Our ideal General Manager is charismatic,outgoingand emotionally intelligent. Theythink strategically,lead throughothersand build a fun, energetic culture where Team Members can perform at their best.

COMPENSATION& BENEFITS

Salary Range: $85,000–$110,000 per year, plus monthly profit share

• Flexible schedules
• Up to17 daysof Paid Time Off
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance after60 days
• Free access to mental health services
• Growth and leadership development opportunities

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
• General Manager experience in an upscale casual concept strongly preferred
• Proven ability to drive sales, manage costs and develop high-performing restaurant teams
• Strong understanding of financial performance, forecasting, labormanagementand cost controls
• Results-driven,trustworthyand team-oriented leadership style
• Strong communication, organization,problem-solvingand decision-making skills
• Genuine passion for hospitality, scratch-madefoodand craft cocktails
• Food Manager certificationrequired
• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in hospitality, culinaryartsor a related field preferred
• Ability towork days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require
• Must be able to stand for extended periods andlift upto 50 pounds

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS STRATEGIST

• Create and adjust annual and quarterly operating plans based on sales trends and restaurant performance
• Drive top-line sales through memorable Guest experiences, communitypartnershipsand strong restaurant leadership
• Review financial results andidentifyopportunities to increase sales, controlexpensesand improve profitability
• Create systems that help Managers and shift leaders successfully manage controllable expenses
• Ensure effective labor management throughaccurateforecasting and weekly schedule review
• Maintain a safe,organizedand well-manicured restaurant that is as polished behind the scenes as it is for our Guests

PEOPLECHAMPION

• Hire, train, develop andretainsome of the besttalentin the industry
• Ensure Team Members have the knowledge,toolsand resources necessary to succeed
• Execute our Best First Day orientation and onboarding process for new Team Members and Managers
• Create a fun, dynamic and energetic culture that attracts great people and allows them to perform at their best
• Coach consistently, celebrate team wins and address performance opportunities fairly and directly
• Fosterstrong communicationand collaboration throughout the restaurant

EXPERIENCE CURATOR

• Bring Whiskey Cake’s Brand DNA to life through farm-fresh food, craftcocktailsand genuine hospitality
• Partner with culinary leadership tomaintainthe highest standards for menu and beverage execution
• Ensure we use quality ingredients and execute every recipe consistently
• Partner with FB Society leaders to develop creative experiences that drive sales inside and outside the restaurant
• Maintain a visible presence and build authentic connections with our Guests
• Ensure the dining room and patio are clean,welcomingand prepared for memorable service

LEADERSHIP GURU

• Develop Managers to own their Areas of Responsibility andestablishclear standards for performance
• Oversee AOR distribution and execution, following up consistently and redirecting results when neededLead Manager meetings focused on sales, financial performance, restaurantprioritiesand opportunities for improvement
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with Managers to review AOR performance and professional goals
• Build internal talent with an “Always Ready with the Next One” mentality that supports continued growth
• Hold the leadership team accountable for measurable operational and financial results

OPERATIONAL LEADER

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure consistent execution of our standards,systemsand procedures
• Maintain an active, hands-on leadership presence during service
• Ensureappropriate staffing, scheduling,inventoryand cost-control practices
• Oversee food, beverage, service,facilityand Guest-experience standards
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization and preventive maintenance of the restaurant and its equipment
• Ensure compliance with our policies and all applicable employment, food safety, sanitation, alcoholserviceand workplace safety requirements

Weparticipatein the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment tomaintaininga legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer