Looking for a new role in the hospitality industry? Look no further. Our local restaurant is seeking an experienced General Manager for our vibrant restaurant.
This individual MUST have 5+ years of experience in a MANAGEMENT and/or LEADERSHIP position at a restaurant / bar in order to be considered.
We are a full-service restaurant—food, cocktails, wine, beer, etc. We offer lively environment with both indoor & outdoor seating—family friendly, and dog-friendly!
Keep reading if this sounds like you
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of all-levels in a fast-paced environment (must have MANAGER EXPERIENCE)
- Support staff with a positive attitude, and collaborative mindset—but also have the ability to learn from those around you
- Work with external vendors to stock the restaurant with necessary items; purchasing, delegating, stocking, etc
- Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant
- Develop great relationships with internal and external vendors; foster relationships with executives, vendors, owners, etc
- Provide superb customer service and [at any time] step-in as bartender, server, host, busser, etc
- Work with a wide array of personalities and people;
- Remain organized in an often chaotic environment + handle any/all paperwork for onboarding, deliveries, etc
- Coordinate schedules (i.e. working hours & shifts for employees + attend / organize staff meetings + own trainings)
- Know the restaurant from the inside-out — ultimately as the GM (and Assistant Manager), you are the "go-to" person for everything from arranging events, recruitment, operations, menus, ensuring that the restaurant is stocked in all capacities
- Sell—and up-sell—everything! Teach your staff members these things too
- Manage financials, sales, ROI, etc (GM)
- Stand for long periods of time, and lift 30+ lbs on occasion
- Diffuse problems and put out fires in a calm and respectful manner, when needed
TRAITS / QUALITIES / REQUIREMENTS:
- High attention to detail; organizational skills
- Warm, welcoming, and outgoing personality—you are the face of the restaurant!
- Problem-solver
- Passionate about food, beverages, and people
- True team player, and not afraid to ask for help
- Ability to juggle multiple things at once
- Superb communication skills
- Proactive and excited to come to work daily, with a positive attitude
- Eager to help others grow, ability to empathize
- Great at giving—and receiving feedback—always looking to learn more and level-up your game
- Thrive in an ever-changing, people-centric environment
Must have experience in restaurant, hotel, or hospitality industries
Must be able to work in Santa Barbara, in-person, daily
Must be 21+
Must have 5+ years prior experience in leading a team, or managing 10+ servers / bartenders
Be able to provide references
NOTES:
- Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
- Knowledge of POS a plus
START DATE:
- ASAP / TBD
JOB(S):
- General Manager
- Assistant Manager
FULL-TIME preferred; PART-TIME considered
Competitive / generous pay. Exciting opportunity to run a restaurant and expand your experience + knowledge of the hospitality/restaurant industry.
TO APPLY: Please email your resume, along with a couple of brief sentences about you (what makes you different? why should we hire you?), to the email provided.
In the subject line, please indicate which role you are applying for, and your resume.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE AND RESUME ATTACHED TO YOUR EMAIL
(those who do not include these items in this way, will not be considered)
Thank you for your time and we hope to hear from you!
