Restaurant General Manager - BoujieMana (Mediterranean)

Discover a world of culinary excellence at BoujieMana, centrally located in San Diego. Join the BoujieMana team, whose parent company TCWGlobal has been recognized as the Best Place to Work in San Diego for an impressive ten consecutive years! We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to the extraordinary dining experiences we offer.

Why work for us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary reflective of your expertise in the culinary arts.
• Full Onsite Gym Access: Take care of your well-being with complimentary access to our state-of-the-art onsite gym.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:*
• Medical: Quality healthcare coverage to keep you and your family in good health.
• Dental: Maintain a bright smile with dental coverage for preventive and restorative care.
• Vision: Ensure clear vision with coverage for eye exams and eyewear.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays: Recharge and celebrate with paid time off and holiday benefits for full-time employees.*

Join us at BoujieMana:If you're passionate about culinary excellence, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are eager to contribute to a higher-end dining experience, BoujieMana invites you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Apply now and become a valued member of a team where gastronomy meets grandeur in the heart of San Diego!

*Certain benefits apply only to full-time staff

Title: Restaurant General Manager

Category: Full-Time

Status: Salary Exempt

Reports to: Owner

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $77k-$95k/annually

Position Summary

Come help create BoujieMana, a brand-new restaurant located in central San Diego! Sitting amongst apartments and office buildings, we will serve both the public, and provide support to TCWGlobal by preparing meals (basic catering style) 3 times a week for 125+ employees. BoujieMana has it all-a full bar, VIP room, indoor and outdoor seating, and a training/event center with a capacity of 120 people. There is abundant nighttime and weekend parking, and while space is limited during office hours, there is still plenty of street parking. The price point will be on the higher end with the restaurant's commitment to utilizing quality ingredients and maintaining a curated menu for all three meals of the day.

We are searching for a diligent Restaurant General Manager to assist and support our entire staff at BoujieMana. This person should be reliable, innovative, an out of box thinker with a deep passion for hospitality and a love for people. This person is going to oversee all operations within the restaurant and work closely with the chef and owner to create an experience like no other. The GM's duties include but not limited to establishing daily priorities with the staff, leading pre-shift meetings, build relationships with all vendors, P.O.S and manual system, daily shift reports, labor control, beverage cost control & menu development. To be successful restaurant GM, you should implement measures to minimize costs and improve profitability.

The Restaurant GM is responsible for the management within the restaurant. This person will direct, implement, and maintain a service and management philosophy, which serves as a guide to respective staff. Responsible for the entire positive guest dining and entertainment experience within BoujieMana.

Life is tough-we want the team at BoujieMana to give customers a break so they may bask in the joy of a meal, and the gift of friendship. We are looking for an individual who loves what they do and can work well in a team. The owner will be somewhat hands-on but will not be present day-to-day. Instead, the owner is there to support, finance, and encourage the team to create a wonderful experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

Primary
•Ensuring incoming staff complies with company policy
•Hire and train staff to follow restaurant procedures
•Maintaining safety and food quality standards
•Maintain and ensure compliance with established food quality and standards.
•Keeping customers happy and handling complaints
•Organizing schedule
•Open and close the restaurant
•Keeping track of employees' hours
•Recording payroll data
•Supervising daily shift operations
•Ensuring all end of day cash outs are correctly completed
•Coordinating daily front- and back-of-house restaurant operations
•Controlling operational costs and identifying ways to cut waste
•Appraising staff performance
•Interviewing/recruiting new employees
•Interacting with guests to get feedback on product quality and service levels.
•Possess extensive food and beverage knowledge

Tools and Technology

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Reservation Systems (Open Table, Shift4, Yelp Reservations)
• Daily Time Edits
• Beverage knowledge (Wine, Beer, Alcohol & N/A Beverage)
• Scheduling

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 8+ years Restaurant experience in leadership capacity (e.g. management, Assistant Manager, etc.)
• Prior experience using payroll software
• Intermediate accounting and arithmetic skills
• Strong leadership skills with an affinity for capacity development.
• Excellent conflict resolution abilities
• Innovative, trustworthy, and impartial
• California Food Handlers Card
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

BoujieMana is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief or sexual orientation.

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