General Manager - South Norwalk

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DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced, responsible General Manager with a background in restaurant management. The ideal candidate should be energetic, personable, engaging, and understand the technical aspects of great hospitality. Must have a flexible schedule, experience in a high-volume setting, and be willing to roll up your sleeves to get “hands-on”. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, then apply today.

• Ability to work on your feet 8-10 hours per day
• Able to be scheduled any day of the week, opening, or closing
• Available to work on holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas because Sally’s is closed)
• Basic understanding of the Microsoft suite of programs
• Previous Management experience required

• Fully understand and embody the Sally’s Apizza culture and the historical evolution of the brand
• Mentor, teach, and train Managers and hourly staff to perform at a high level and exceed expectations while building relationships with employees that foster loyalty and teamwork.
• Be responsible for all aspects of restaurant operations including but not limited to food and beverage execution, quality control, service, cost control, labor, and profitability.
• Meet budgeted goals related to projected revenue, cost of goods, labor, and all other operating expenses.
• Be responsible for weekly profit and loss analysis, inventory, ordering, and production
• Manage weekly labor cycle by producing revenue projections, staffing matrices, staff scheduling, and theoretical vs actual labor analysis.
• Maintain and manage in-house CRM platform to ensure customer relations visibility while ensuring guest satisfaction, retention, and recovery.
• Work directly with the Manager of Training on the education and training of all team members on the core company curriculum, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the restaurant in line with budgeted targets.
• Ensure that all food and beverage preparation areas and employees maintain and comply with the highest standards of public health, sanitation, and safety.
• Enforce all handbook policies and standards set forth by the company.
• Develop and maintain relationships with food and beverage vendors and ensure that all purchases are made leveraging purchasing power and confirm that all negotiated prices and terms are achieved and realized.

• English
• Basic Spanish (preferred but not required)

• A minimum of 5 years of proven success as a leader in restaurant operations.
• A background including best-in-class restaurant experience along with a constant desire to stay on top of current food trends and deliver impeccable hospitality.
• Must possess a strong financial acumen, command of a P&L, and the ability to effectively interpret reporting.

• Strong Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Brink, 7Shifts POS preferred)
• Ability to do theoretical costing around food, purchasing, and labor.

• ServeSafe Certified

• Taking responsibility for a through and detailed method of working.

• Actively seeking opportunities to optimize financial costs and investments when making decisions that have a financial implication.

• Acquiring and applying functional knowledge in an area of specialty that is not technical --For example, Operations, Finance, and Human Resource Management