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Salem's Fresh Eats

Restaurant General Manager

Salem's Fresh Eats, Auburndale, Florida, United States, 33823


Description: Job Summary: The General Manager is responsible for the successful operation of a single store. Key Accountabilities 1. Staff Management and Culture Building: • Recruit, train, and Lead restaurant staff, including assistant manager, Kitchen manager, shift leader, cook, kitchen and front of house staff. • Create a positive, inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and strong work ethic. • Foster a culture of exceptional customer service and hospitality among staff. • Encourage open communication and collaboration within the team. • Lead by example and set high professionalism and customer-focus standards. • Recognize and reward outstanding employee performance to boost morale. 2. People Development: • Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for all staff members, emphasizing their personal and professional growth. • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each team member and create individualized development plans. • Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to help employees improve their skills and advance in their careers. • Support staff in setting and achieving their career goals. • Promote a continuous learning and improvement culture, encouraging staff to attend relevant training and workshops. 3. Customer Service: • Ensure exceptional customer service and guest satisfaction. • Handle customer complaints and resolve issues promptly and effectively. • Lead the team in maintaining a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere for guests. • Train staff to provide attentive and courteous service while fostering their personal growth and development. 4. Operations Management: • Oversee day-to-day operations, including food preparation, service, and cleanliness. • Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed. • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. • Manage restaurant finances, including budgeting and cost control. • Implement and enforce company policies and procedures, emphasizing their role in staff development and career advancement. • Provide excellent food quality and presentation. • Maintain high food safety standards. • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in compliance with operations standard

5. Sales and Marketing: • Develop and execute marketing strategies that align with the restaurant's culture and values. • Analyze sales data and trends to make informed decisions that resonate with the target audience. • Promote special events and promotions that reflect the restaurant's unique identity. • Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business, emphasizing the culture of hospitality. • Promoting brand awareness • Community outreach 6. Financial Management: • Achieves store sales and profit goals and manages overhead, cash, and other assets. Balance financial results, guest experience, people safety, food safety, and quality. • Manage payroll, control costs, and optimize profitability without compromising the restaurant's values. 7. Inventory and Supply Chain: • Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular inventory checks. • Place orders with suppliers and negotiate pricing while considering the restaurant's commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. • Manage relationships with vendors and ensure timely deliveries per the restaurant's values.

Requirements: Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Serve Safe certified. • Successful completion of a manager certification program. • Annual passing cooking test to ensure quality control assurance and ongoing training. • Flexibility to relocate to a store within a radius of 50 miles from home, as needed. • Strong leadership and team management skills focusing on building a positive workplace culture and fostering people development. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and instill the restaurant's values, and commitment to staff growth. • Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry trends and the ability to integrate these into the restaurant's culture. • Financial acumen and budgeting skills, with an understanding of aligning financial goals with cultural values. • Problem-solving abilities and handling stressful situations while maintaining the restaurant's cultural ethos. • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required while promoting work-life balance and employee well-being as part of the culture.

Additional Info: Success Measures • Metting store revenue and profitability goals • Meeting store staffing requirements and managing turnover. • Meeting company audit goals such as guest service, food safety, health department audit... • Consistently earn positive feedback from store associates, customers, and leaders

Career Progression: • Training Manager • Managing Partner