General Manager (GM)

General Manager

The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance, ensuring the smooth operations of the store. They ensure all employees provide exceptional service, prepare and package food with care, and engage with guests, co-workers , and managers respectfully and proactively. The RGM works hands-on as needed, partners with the above-store team to execute the business plan and leads by example to develop talent within the team. Importantly, the GM works to optimize operational efficiency and profitability, and enhance the guest experience while driving business growth

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
• Supervises and trains restaurant-level employees, ensuring compliance with brand standards and labor laws.
• Manages staffing levels, recruits talent, and develops internal candidates for management positions.
• Treats employees with respect, recognizes their contributions, and holds them accountable for delivering excellent service and food quality.
• Maintains brand image through cleanliness, maintenance, and adherence to food safety requirements.
• Analyzes operational and financial performance, identifies trends, and implements action plans for long-term sales growth.
• Ensures all cash handling procedures are followed within the store.
• Considers cost/benefit impact of financial decisions, monitors costs, and adheres to budget goals.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, motivates others, and fosters a supportive environment for team members.
• Plans and executes shift operations efficiently, emphasizing cost control and teamwork.
• Leads with empathy and fairness, identifying and developing talent for future roles.
• Coordinates restaurant operations, including staffing, inventory management, and administrative duties.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, reviews practices, and resolves guest concerns promptly.
• Interacts with guests, responds to inquiries and complaints, ensuring positive resolution and guest recovery.
• Understands the impact of job responsibilities on Guests, Team, and Restaurant Operations.
• Ensures adherence to brand standards for service, food quality, and safety.
• Motivates and trains Team Members, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining a safe environment for guests and Team Members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Food & Beverage performance metrics, product specifications, and management systems.
• Technically proficient in all aspects of food preparation, production, and delivery. Displays detailed knowledge of all key food handling/food safety procedures.
• Ability to display a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make others happy and serve one another.
• Ability to treat others with respect and care.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal communication in Spanish and/or English.
• Self-motivated and action-oriented.
• Attitude that embraces learning.
• Willing to admit when you made a mistake, take accountability, and fix the issue.
• Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts - dependable and reliable.
• Must have reliable transportation to work and to company outside events / meetings.
• Must be available and willing to work a variety of days/times including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 50 Hours per week.
• Physical Requirements: Lift, move, carry, and stack cartons up to 50 pounds from various heights to/from shelves. Stand for long periods of time. Frequently squat or stoop to reach items on low shelves or off the floor. Routinely reach overhead, forward, and underneath shelves, counter, tables, and kitchen equipment. Requires frequent motions of bending, wiping, sweeping, and mopping. Frequent exposure to fluctuating temperatures in areas such as cooler, freezer, and cooking sections of the restaurant. Hazards include, but not limited to, slipping, tripping, burns, cuts, abrasions, and falls.
• Reasonable Accommodations: May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements:

• Current student or high school diploma/GED preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English
• Previous Assistant General Manager/Assistant Manager experience
• Certified in all stations as an Assistant Manager following the DHC Training Program
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, opening and closing shifts
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to bend and stoop and lift 50 - 75 lbs. comfortably
• Ability to work in close quarters and around heat
• Positive attitude while conducting any and all duties
• Commitment to Guest satisfaction. Looks at Restaurant Operations from a Guest’s point of view
• Effective communicator with co-workers and the Restaurant Management Team
• Excellent organization, planning, time management, delegation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Confident, proactive, and willing to take on challenges

Transportation & Accessibility:

• Must have reliable transportation to work, a valid driver’s license
• Must have telephone or other reliable method of communicating with Restaurant Management Team and co-workers

"About Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. Dave, a chef trained in Thomas Keller’s (French Laundry) organization set out to create the perfect Hot Chicken by searching, tasting, and frying. The four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and the chicken was the star. And what chicken it is! Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and most tender imaginable with each piece topped with Dave’s own mix of spices ranging from No Spice to “The Reaper.”

Arman created Instagram buzz and the lines began to grow. Two nights later, Eater/LA showed up to see what the fuss was about. The next morning's headline read ""East Hollywood's Late Night Chicken Stand Might Blow Your Mind."" Almost instantly, the lines stretched around the block.

A year later, the boys had the money to open a shop in a hip strip-mall with deÃŒ?cor by local street artists, where the crowds continued to grow with wait-times of an hour and more. From there, the incredibly craveable “Hot and Spicy” varieties have created a cult following with rave reviews across