Tavern General Manager - Lead Operations & Guest Experience

MN Bar Ops Inc; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

MN Bar Ops Inc in Burnsville, MN is seeking a General Manager to own the day-to-day operations, P&L performance, team development, and guest experience at the tavern.

Responsibilities include leading front- and back-of-house operations, recruiting and coaching a high-performing team, managing revenue and costs, scheduling, inventory, cash handling, and ensuring health and safety compliance, with flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive restaurant or tavern management experience.
• Active ServSafe Manager certification (current and valid).
• Proven P&L responsibility, including labor, COGS, and budget management.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb and be on their feet for 8 hours or more per shift.
• Experience with POS, scheduling tools, and back-office systems.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all front-of-house and back-of-house operations to brand and service standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Manage the P&L: drive revenue, control labor and COGS, and achieve EBITDA targets.
• Build the schedule, manage inventory and ordering, and oversee cash handling and deposits.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, food, and alcohol service regulations.
• Resolve guest issues with urgency and build community relationships to drive repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Team development

Conflict-resolution

Scheduling

Coaching

Guest service

POS experience

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

POS systems

Back-office software

Scheduling tools

Job description

MN Bar Ops Inc in Burnsville, MN is seeking a General Manager to own the day-to-day operations, P&L performance, team development, and guest experience at the tavern.

Responsibilities include leading front- and back-of-house operations, recruiting and coaching a high-performing team, managing revenue and costs, scheduling, inventory, cash handling, and ensuring health and safety compliance, with flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.