Josephine Street General Manager

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Training & development

Who We Are

Molak Corporation serves guests across restaurants, music venues, retail stores, and real estate in Central Texas. We differentiate ourselves through iconic brands and unique venues that look, taste, and feel authentically Texan. Our success comes from creating environments that foster connection, prioritizing our employees so they can better serve our guests, and continually enhancing systems and processes to ensure efficient, effective operations.

We employ more than 700 friendly faces who embody our core values:

CARE – We encourage others and lead by example.
CURIOSITY – We remain open-minded and always strive to learn.
COMMITMENT – We hold ourselves accountable for the work we do and how we do it.
COLLABORATION – We believe we win as a team.

Where You’ll Work – Josephine Street

Located in the historic Fincke’s Meat Market building (circa 1906), Josephine Street has been a San Antonio staple since 1979. Just steps from the Pearl District, Jo Street is known for its laid-back roadhouse atmosphere, warm hospitality, and hearty South Texas fare—especially our signature steaks and classic whiskey cocktails.

With a 500-year-old tree growing through the roof and vintage neon signs lighting the way, the restaurant blends old-school charm with a welcoming, down-home vibe that has connected generations of locals, families, and visitors alike.

The Role

The General Manager will oversee both Front and Back of House operations, ensuring that the venue continues to provide exceptional food and service. The GM is responsible for driving operational excellence through the management and development of effective operating standards, including food quality and presentation, inventory management, cost control, customer service, safety, training, and overall efficiency. This role also involves managing and coaching staff performance, motivating and inspiring them to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

What will you do

• Manage entire operations, focusing on cost controls, profitability, food quality and presentation, inventory management, customer service, safety, and training.
• Oversee the development and performance of staff, including scheduling, coaching, training, discipline, and identifying employees with potential for growth into future management roles.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, sanitation standards, food handling protocols, liquor laws, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Collaborate with HR and the management team to ensure the operation is staffed with employees who align with the organization's culture, overseeing the interviewing and hiring process.
• Respond swiftly to customer concerns or complaints, resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner, resulting in a positive guest experience.
• Identify strategic initiatives to increase customer traffic, retention, and profitability by collaborating with the marketing team to suggest and create new drinks, food items, and specials.
• Collaborate with other managers, marketing team, corporate office team, and human resources to effectively execute all initiatives presented.
• Provide support as needed in all aspects of operations, including but not limited to prep, kitchen line, seating/bussing tables, dish and bar.

What you bring

• 4 – 7 years of restaurant General Manager experience in a scratch kitchen
• Experience forecasting sales and labor
• Experience with profit and Loss statements and be able to explain them in greater detail to key stakeholders
• Experience using a POS such as Aloha and Restaurant 365 (preferred)
• Experience with interviewing and hiring hourly staff
• Experience with inventory control
• TABC and Food Manager Certifications
• The ability to work variable full-time hours ranging from 50-55 hours per week including weekends, holidays, open and close shifts.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Working knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws as it pertains to the restaurant industry
• Proven willingness and enthusiasm to embrace personal performance development coaching and instilling the same to develop employees, control costs, and provide outstanding guest experiences
• Effective communication as all levels of the organization
• A self-starter with a positive and hospitality-driven, people-centric focus
• An effective leader with the capacity to maintain control in high-pressure situations.
• Working knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws as it pertains to the restaurant industry
• Proven willingness and enthusiasm to embrace personal performance development coaching and instill the same to develop employees, control costs, and provide outstanding guest experiences
• A self-starter with a positive and hospitality-driven, people-centric focus

What you get

• Highly competitive pay
• Comprehensive healthcare options*, voluntary supplemental health packages, medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and more!
• 401k retirement plan participation*
• Pet Insurance availability*
• Meal discounts
• Immediate pay
• The experience of working with a strong, highly engaged team continuing to grow a one of a kind, truly iconic, legendary Texas brand.
• Eligibility requirements apply