General Manager - Navy Yard, DC
$55,000–$70,000 year
On-siteWashington, United States or District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Lead restaurant operations by building and training a team of Team Members, Sous Chefs, Shift Leaders, and Kitchen Leaders while maintaining high standards for hospitality, food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and safety. Manage staffing, scheduling, sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and waste to support financial goals, working closely with Shift Leaders and the Kitchen Leader to solve problems and keep the restaurant running smoothly. Create positive team culture, resolve guest and team concerns, and communicate restaurant performance with company leadership. This hands-on role requires availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with physical duties including lifting up to 50 pounds and operating kitchen equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Restaurant management experience
- record of leading successful teams
- ServSafe certification
- ability to perform the essential duties of the role
- ability to remain on feet and move throughout the restaurant for most of the shift
- ability to regularly lift and carry 5–25 pounds
- ability to occasionally handle 40–50 pounds
- ability to reach overhead and bend or squat
- ability to push, pull, and move supplies or restaurant equipment
- ability to safely handle knives, thermometers, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools, and POS systems
- ability to move through stairs, doorways, ramps, elevators, and compact work areas
- ability to stay focused, coordinated, and productive during busy service periods
- availability based on the restaurant's needs, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- at least 18 years old
Desired Qualifications
- understands restaurant operations, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and cost management
- enjoys coaching others, recognizing great work, and helping team members grow
- leads by example, communicates clearly, and stays calm when things get busy
- takes ownership of results
- connects with our values of Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, and Growth
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