Indian Fast Casual Restaurant General Manager

Description

JOB TITLE: General Manager

REPORTS TO: VP of Operations

DIRECT REPORTS: Assistant General Manager, Bar Manager (where applicable), Kitchen Manager, and all store level staff

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive wage in alignment with established compensation metrics for the position and comparable to market trends
• 10 Days Paid Vacation (80 hours) accrued by pay period during first year of employment. Available for use in year 2.
• Sick Leave (earned according to local/state/federal mandates by location)
• Medical Insurance (Paid 50% by the company after 60-day collaboration period)
• 100% Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Paid Vision Insurance
• 100% Paid Off-The-Job Accident Insurance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Free Shift Meal and discounted meals at all corporate-owned restaurants

KEY AREAS OF PERFORMANCE

• Fast-Casual Service and Production Operations
• HR & Labor Compliance in daily operations
• Accounting and Purchasing
• IT (minimal Point of Sale, Computer, operations knowledge)
• Public Relations
• Financial Reporting (Payroll/Labor/COG’s/Managing a budget/P&L)
• Office/Admin/Payroll Support
• Special Events
• Maintenance

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• Supervises all Service and Production Staff for restaurant locations under the company brand/structure within a defined region or specific location.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position will be required to participate in restaurant operations (prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or assist with food production or service, ability to lift/carry heavy items, and provide exceptional service to guests) during critical operational demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The environment within the restaurant may be subject to extreme heat and wet, slippery floors, particularly in the food production area. Care must be exercised to wear appropriate attire such as skid resistant shoes.

The job description below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position.

The company may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary.

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the company Leadership with or without notice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

100% Fiscally responsible for the overall performance of Operations in the Restaurant assigned. The General Manager is responsible for increasing sales and profits through financial management and leadership practice. This high-level manager role provides leadership, direction, and support to the store team with the overall goal of ensuring the effective operation and success of the restaurant or group of restaurants within the defined region. The General Manager consistently demonstrates, as well as enforces, company policies, practices, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales and Profits

• Develops and implements creative and targeted sales-building strategies with the Corporate Office to ensure optimal sales and earnings
• Assists in the annual preparation of sales projections, expense budgets, and capital expenditure budgets
• Meets or exceeds budgeted sales in the Area.
• Maximizes profits and Area by controlling expenses within established budget guidelines
• Identifies, evaluates and responds appropriately to labor efficiency problems
• Monitors restaurant management and employee schedules
• Assists restaurant leaders in identifying sales growth opportunities in restaurant merchandising and local restaurant marketing ideas
• Executes and follows up on the financial results on a period basis
• Executes and is accountable for all controllable financial results on a period basis according to plan

Operations and Quality Standards

• Ensure all restaurants meet or exceed the company’s Operations and Quality Standards
• Performs visitations at other Bay Area restaurants on a frequent basis to ensure uniform service strengths and developmental opportunities as they relate to quality standards. Provides a summary of visitations to company leaders on an ongoing basis.
• Completes and maintains an accurate assessment report for the restaurant on an ongoing basis, including but not limited to labor reports, COG’s, Revenue Analysis, Open Projects, etc.