General Manager

Job Details

Ancho & Agave is seeking a motivated, energetic, and reliable General Manager to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests. If you are passionate about food and beverage and committed to helping your team achieve personal success, we want YOU! 

Qualified candidates must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, honest, and comfortable with managing people. Must be available to work consistently, act with professionalism at all times & have a positive attitude. 

General Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to creating an exceptional service experience and prioritizing hospitality for our guests, overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, creating operating budgets & ensuring profitable financial performance, hiring and training managers and staff following company policies & procedures, upholding standards for food preparation and service, speaking with guests to address concerns or solve problems, creating work schedules, controlling operational costs, taking inventories, ordering supplies, facility management, and appraising staff performance. 

General Manager Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a General Manager in a full-service, high-volume restaurant. 
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification. 
• Current Alcohol Training certification. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written). 
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of staff, vendors, and guests. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with area directors and corporate department leads. 
• Strong leadership and coaching skills. Ability to motivate and inspire a team. 
• Elevated knowledge of alcoholic beverages & beverage service. 
• Highly developed interpersonal skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve standards and procedures and execute efficient and effective solutions. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results. 
• Advanced knowledge of point-of-sale systems & bookkeeping systems. 
• Proficient in web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office suite. 
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training. 
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. 
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs. 
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks. Work week hours will vary based on operational needs. 
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits. 
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work. 
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods. 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. 
• Must be 21 years or age or older 

General Manager Employment Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary ($65,000 - 85,000 per year, based on experience)
• Performance-based Bonus Program (Up to $15,000 in years 1-3)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance 
• Paid Vacation upon hire 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Allowance for off-duty dining 

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila … we’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a craveworthy experience in a casual setting. 

Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

 

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