General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At Pastini we are inspired by the farms, vineyards and waters of the Pacific Northwest, and are dedicated to serving two of life's greatest pleasures... pasta and wine. We know that using fresh, local ingredients makes a difference to our guests and to our community. We source fresh produce, dairy, artisan breads, coffee, and meat locally and we handcraft each dish to order. Based in Portland, Oregon, our family of restaurants has blossomed and grown to eight wonderful restaurants around the State since we first opened in 2001.

We are seeking a professional, personable, energetic, service-minded leader to join our team in the role of General Manager. Similar experience in a fast-paced, positive, hospitality driven environment is preferred.

Successful candidates will be full of passion and enthusiasm for our industry, have the ability to coach and develop a team of friendly and hard working individuals, and drive our standard of excellence. A background in sales, hospitality and / or leadership; paired with the ability to learn and grow, and respectfully hold others accountable is expected.

Join our team of successful leaders, contribute to a locally based restaurant company and lead a team to provide amazing service and food.

We offer :

• Quarterly bonus opportunities plus annual anniversary bonus
• 401(k) with match up to 4%
• Comprehensive Training, Growth and Development with Advancement Opportunities
• We pay 100% of our manager's medical and dental insurance plans
• Life Insurance
• Electable Benefits including FLEX Spending, Disability and Vision
• Free Shift Meals and Free Dining at Pastini
• Annual Active Wellness Reimbursement
• Annual Professional Development Reimbursement
• Pay for Community Service Days
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, plus a Floating Holiday of your choice
• Your Birthday and Work Anniversary are paid vacation days

Essential Functions

Requirements :

In addition to following Pastini’s policies, procedures and best practices; principal responsibilities

include, but are not limited to :

Operational Leadership : Leading the restaurant team through accountability by planning and executing

successful day-to-day operations, by example and by being a role model of the standards and behaviors

consistent with Pastini’s Core Values, Purpose, Goals and company culture.

Training and Development : Training and developing the restaurant team, including all members of

management team and hourly employees. Ensuring that employees are paid properly, attend training

workshops, and are prepared for future career opportunities. Documenting development is required by

writing, delivering and taking action on performance reviews and development plans.

Team Building : Identifying talent, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding; participating in personnel

decisions regarding the team, including transfers, promotions and terminations; ensures that schedules

are written to meet the needs of the business so that an amazing guest experience is delivered; while

maintaining financial responsibility.

Management : Performing administrative duties including accounting, payroll, inventory, ordering,

proper cash handling, maintaining personnel files, communicating with HQ team, documenting in log

book, etc.

Safety and Sanitation : Regular maintenance of restaurant is required to promote cleanliness and

operation of all equipment, including the interior and exterior of the building. Compliant with all local,

state and federal regulations as well as Pastini expectations. Delivery of high scores from the Health

Department, third party and internal inspections.

Our People : Treat our employees with the same high level of respect that we give to our guests. Be a

positive leader and contribute to an environment where our people can be successful and thrive.

Hospitality : Generous and friendly treatment of guests, vendors and all employees of Pastini.

Financial Responsibility : Maximize profitability by meeting or exceeding budgeted goals of PNL with

emphasis on sales, labor and food cost.

Sales : Maximize sales through accurate product knowledge, thorough training; hospitable service,

developing raving fans, and providing our guests with an experience that “wows” and exceeds their

expectations.

Partnership with Executive Leadership Team : Open and honest communication and collaboration

regarding all plans of actions and execution of the business.

The General Manager is expected to be adaptable to the needs of the business. They must use good

judgment in every situation. Decisions must be based on service and driving business. Decisions are

made by referencing Pastini resources and partnering with the District Manager.

In summary, the basic expectations of a GM include : Financially growing the business, open and honest

communication, a commitment to personal and professional development by learning and growing

daily, treating people with respect, doing what you say you will do, and following the law and our

policies. These must be executed with the guest and Pastini’s Core Values in mind.