GQue BBQ is seeking an experienced, people-centric and results-producing leader to serve as the company’s General Manager at its Lone Tree Location. This location has seen consistent growth over its 5-year history and will soar under its next strong, consistent and ready-to-win leader.

Job Overview: The successful candidate must have previous experience as a leader or manager in the hospitability business, preferably in fast casual restaurants. GQue is a high-volume environment so you must enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced job. The GM is a central and influential role, and must have the ability to motivate, activate and maintain positivity amongst the full location staff. Accuracy, timeliness, adherence to process the upholding of standards are key to success. You’ll also be coaching and guiding the talent on your team to reach their full potential and must do so with kindness and consistency. This is a full-time position.

Who We Are:

We are Colorado’s only Championship winning BBQ restaurant. We started out doing professional contests and are now in professional stadiums – Coors Field, Empower Field and Folsom Field in Boulder. A few of our accolades:

- Rocky Mountain BBQ Association Hall of Fame inductee

- National BBQ News Best of the Best

- Fast Casual Top 75

- Featured on The Cooking Chanel and Food Network

- YouTube Silver Play Button (100k subscribers)

Over the next three years, we will double in size, and we have a spot for those leaders who thrive in an environment of growth.

Our goal? To give each customer the best 20 minutes of their day through astonishingly delicious food, impeccable service and an all-welcome atmosphere. We attend to every detail with great pride, and our customers are guaranteed to experience it in every way.

‘holy moly, the food is a game changer’

‘the staff is always so friendly’

‘excellent, outstanding, memorable service that made me feel important’

 ‘the BOMB, delicious!’

But we know that great BBQ on its own isn’t enough. It’s our people, the folks that cook the food and host guests in our restaurants both front-of-house and behind-the-scenes that make it all happen. Our team takes care of over half a million people every year, and we take care of our team.

Our environment is fast-paced, positivity-filled, highly professional and built on trust. Each employee is an honored contributor to our team and to our success. If you are

o Humble

o Curious

o Committed

o Accountable

o Adaptable

o Fanatical about delivering hospitality

…consider applying to become part of the leadership team.

This isn’t your typical restaurant GM job. We develop people and leaders. If you’re a job-hopper or don’t like receiving coaching and feedback that makes you better, this isn’t the place for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Lone Tree General Manager:

• Develop and hit target metrics such as positive customer reviews, gross revenue, expense control.
• Oversee and supervise all operations, daily systems and processes
• Enthusiastically and genuinely lead the Lone Tree team and our company culture through personal attention and care, modeling of core values, insistence and exampling of excellence 
• Serve as a reliable coach to the full team through relationship building and consistent listening; hold team members accountable for performance results. 
• Evaluate logistical needs and plan ahead to ensure that the store runs with excellence during pique times
• Perform ongoing evaluation of business operations and streamline systems, staffing and processes for efficiency, being comfortable to make quick changes for the good of the business and the team
• Perform off-shift managerial tasks such as team development, report and results reviews, and money handling
• With our corporate team, develop a strong leadership pipeline to create capacity for future growth, notably of high performing individuals. Conduct performance reviews for all location team members.
• Ensure your GQue location is meeting and exceeding all GQue standards on quality, preparation, store cleanliness, customer service and timeliness.
• Meet regularly with Leadership Team for training, personal development, culture building and company vision sharing

Qualifications

• 3 years leadership/management experience in a fast-paced complex hospitality environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Driven and motivated with a strong sense of business acumen
• Passionate and intentional about understanding the business and developing team members
• Proven to be ‘team’ minded; genuine heart and care for people and a reliable, consistent team player
• Optimistic and engaging; honestly excited about the vision/future growth of the company
• Demonstrates servant leadership mentality; willing to get your hands dirty
• Perceptive and innovative; able to determine needed changes to the business and activate thoughtfully and quickly
• Possesses a willingness and desire to learn and be coached; open minded and adaptable
• Ability to keep composer under high pressure and make decisions quickly and lead steadily under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; quick thinker and decision maker
• Organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills
• Dedicated, self-starter, and resourceful problem solver
• Ability to obtain the knowledge and skills of every position in the operation

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Up to $85,000 annually plus additional $15K bonus eligibility
• Strong Bonus Structure
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• Free and discounted BBQ and ice cream
• Gym Membership
• Paid training and development
• 401(K) Plan
• Advancement opportunities - We will continue to grow and will be looking for District Managers in the future