General Manager: Iconic Waterfront, Seafood Restaurant

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Hospitality Confidential is pleased to present an exciting General Manager opportunity with coastal-inspired, high-volume restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. With beautiful ocean views, the ambiance strikes a perfect balance between sophisticated elegance and casual warmth, inviting you to immerse yourself in the ocean-to-table experience.

The General Manager will ensure the success of their restaurant through operating their business with strong financial acumen, being embedded with the neighborhood / community, and building relationships with crew members and Guests. The General Manager works with their management team and regional team to ensure we are upholding our standards and reputations.

REPORTS TO :

Director of Operations

DIRECT REPORTS :

Restaurant Managers (up to 10)

Executive Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager

Back of House Management (up to 4)

WORK HOURS :

The restaurant is open seven days a week. The General Manager is a full-time position that may work any scheduled morning, afternoon, and / or evening hours to include holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Financial : Oversees the daily operations from scheduling, ordering, purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation of all food products to guest relations, flow of business, and service standard

• Reports up to the Director of Operations on any trends, patterns, areas of focus with an action plan or asking for support / assistance to resolve issues.
• Responsible for accuracy of safe, change orders, deposits, and bar banks. Reconciliation of tips.
• Oversees and is responsible for accurate inventory reporting. Drives resolution for inventory variances.
• Uses available tools, reports, and resources to forecast business and product needs.
• Forecasts sales and labor budget (semi-annually, period, weekly, daily).
• Finalizes and submits numbers at the end of period.
• Oversee restaurant invoicing process.
• Calls vendors regarding credits, shortages, quality, etc.
• Communicate with DO on all significant issues including crew, property, financial, and Guest
• Drives the development of incentive programs, sales generation and marketing services.
• Oversees scheduling of all restaurant crew and managers time off requests for managers and supervisors.
• Responsible for accurate crew timekeeping records and practices.
• Approves payroll, overtime, penalties, and any exceptions within the company timing standard.
• Approves all crew compensation structure changes.
• Manages donated gift cards for their restaurant.

Quality Assurance : Ensures that all food products and beverage products meet company recipe and quality standards.

Leadership : Is committed to representing the highest level of professional and ethical behavior. Displays appropriate emotional maturity.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

In General Approx. %Time Spent in each Function

Walking 35%

Standing 15%

Reaching 15%

Bending 15%

Carrying 10%

Lifting 5%

Kneeling 3%

Sitting 2%

100%

Other Requirements

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typical

Ability to carry up to 120 feet

Ability to reach up to 6 feet, 2-4 is typical

Ability to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inches

Ability to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a crewmember in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This document does not create an employee contract, expressed, implied or otherwise, and does not alter the "at will" employment relationship of the employer and employee.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000