Bartending, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, English Language, Financial Operations, Food Safety, Health Insurance, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Payroll Administration, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Restaurant, Sanitation, Schedule Development, Shipping/Receiving, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
Earn $75,000-$80,000 annually plus semiannual performance bonuses of up to 8% while leading an established casual restaurant in Philadelphia.
This hands-on Restaurant General Manager role oversees daily restaurant and bar operations, team development, guest experience, financial performance, and operational execution while leading a team of more than 20 employees.
You'll join an established hospitality organization known for operating successful independent restaurants that emphasize professional development, collaboration, and long-term career growth. If you enjoy leading from the floor, developing people, and building a strong restaurant culture, we'd like to speak with you.
Compensation
- $75,000-$80,000 annual salary
- Semiannual performance bonus of up to 8%
- Full-time salaried position
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Performance bonus
- Flexible scheduling
- Company dining perks
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral program
Schedule
- Full-time
- Approximately 45-55 hours per week
- Schedule varies based on seasonality, events, and business needs
Why This Role Stands Out
- Established, successful casual restaurant
- Lead a team of more than 20 employees
- Strong ownership support
- Opportunity for continued professional growth
- Fun, engaging, collaborative company culture
- Conveniently accessible by public transportation
About the Role
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position responsible for the overall operation of a busy casual restaurant and bar. You'll oversee guest experience, financial performance, staffing, and day-to-day execution while helping create a positive culture built around teamwork, accountability, and hospitality.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead confidently during busy service periods
- Coach, motivate, and develop restaurant teams
- Make thoughtful decisions under pressure
- Maintain high hospitality and operational standards
- Balance guest satisfaction with financial performance
- Foster an energetic and collaborative workplace
About the Restaurant
This established casual restaurant has built a loyal following by delivering exceptional hospitality, a lively atmosphere, and consistently strong guest experiences. The operation combines a successful dining room with a busy bar while maintaining a people-first culture focused on teamwork, respect, and professional development.
Backed by an experienced hospitality organization, the restaurant offers leaders the opportunity to grow professionally while helping shape a positive workplace where employees enjoy coming to work and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily restaurant and bar operations
- Manage overall restaurant performance and P&L
- Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory controls
- Develop schedules and manage labor costs
- Process payroll
- Recruit, train, coach, and motivate team members
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences
- Lead managers and hourly staff during service
- Build a positive, accountable team culture
- Ensure operational consistency across all shifts
Qualifications
- Minimum two years of restaurant management experience
- Experience managing both restaurant and bar operations preferred
- Strong P&L management experience
- Experience with scheduling, payroll, inventory, and purchasing
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Collaborative, decisive, and dependable leadership style
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds
- English required
- Spanish is a plus
Restaurant Systems
How to Apply
Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.