General Manager | Lead a Premier Restaurant & Café Operation
Job Description
Job Description
A growing hospitality group is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead a well-established bakery café and full-service restaurant in the Woodlands area. This is a unique opportunity for a proven restaurant leader to take ownership of an important location, build a high-performing team, strengthen the culture, and drive operational excellence.
We are looking for a passionate operator who thrives on the floor, leads by example, develops people, and understands how to balance exceptional guest experiences with strong financial performance. The ideal candidate has a track record of leading high-volume restaurant teams, improving results, and creating an environment where both guests and employees want to return.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Restaurant Operations & Guest Experience
- Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, cleanliness, hospitality, and service execution.
- Create memorable guest experiences and resolve concerns with professionalism and urgency.
- Ensure consistent execution of operational standards across all shifts.
- Maintain a strong floor presence during peak business periods.
Financial Performance
- Drive sales growth while maintaining strong cost controls.
- Manage food, labor, inventory, and operating expenses.
- Analyze financial reports and implement action plans to improve profitability.
- Oversee payroll, scheduling, inventory management, and administrative functions.
- Deliver consistent P&L performance and operational efficiencies.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members.
- Build a culture centered around accountability, hospitality, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
- Develop future leaders and maintain strong staffing levels.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Maintain excellence in food handling, ordering, receiving, and inventory procedures.
- Protect company assets through proper controls and operational discipline.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant, bakery café, upscale casual, or polished fast-casual environment.
- Strong understanding of P&L management, labor controls, inventory systems, and operational reporting.
- Proven success leading management teams and developing talent.
- Hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and guest engagement.
- Experience driving sales, improving operational performance, and building strong restaurant cultures.
- ServSafe or Food Safety Certification preferred.
- Proficiency with restaurant management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Growth opportunities with an expanding hospitality organization
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on an important restaurant location
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is more than a traditional General Manager role. We're seeking a leader who wants to make an impact, build a strong team culture, drive business results, and help shape the future of a growing restaurant organization. If you're an energetic operator who enjoys being in the action and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.
Company DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Company Description
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.