Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL MANAGER - FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT
Location: Lincoln, CA
Compensation: $90,000+ DOE
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client is an established, independently owned full-service restaurant built on strong values and community reputation. The owner has invested significantly in creating a quality dining experience and is now seeking an experienced professional to stabilize operations and drive the business forward.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a high-impact role for a seasoned restaurant professional who wants to take full ownership of day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will serve as an extension of ownership, bringing professional leadership and operational discipline to preserve and enhance the restaurant's established reputation.
This role is perfect for someone who:
- Thrives in a turnaround situation with full operational authority
- Has proven success in cost control and P&L management
- Wants to build something meaningful with a values-driven owner
- Seeks long-term career stability with growth potential
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete operational oversight of all daily restaurant functions
- Financial management, including payroll, scheduling, and labor planning
- Cost control with a focus on achieving food and labor cost targets
- Team leadership, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Guest experience management to maintain and improve reputation
- Systems implementation and accountability across all departments
- Proactive communication with ownership on performance and issues
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Required Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years as General Manager or Assistant GM in full-service dining
- Proven track record managing P&L and achieving cost targets
- Strong leadership experience with team development and accountability
- Systems-oriented approach to operations and staff management
Key Competencies
- Financial discipline - demonstrated ability to control food and labor costs
- Operational excellence - consistent execution of standards and procedures
- Leadership skills - ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
- Guest-focused - understands impact of service quality on reputation
- Communication skills - reliable, proactive, and professional
- Problem-solving - takes ownership and finds solutions independently
Personal Qualities
- Mature and reliable - someone who shows up and takes responsibility
- Professional presence - represents the business with integrity
- Long-term mindset - interested in building something lasting
- Autonomous - comfortable making decisions and managing independently
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary: $90,000+ (based on experience and qualifications)
- Performance incentives available
- Benefits package to be discussed
- Growth opportunities within expanding operations
To be considered, please provide:
- Current resume with specific P&L and cost control achievements
- Brief cover letter addressing experience with restaurant turnarounds
- References from previous restaurant ownership or upper management
This position requires someone who can start immediately and make an impact from day one. Only candidates with proven full-service restaurant GM experience will be considered.
Company DescriptionRestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!
Company Description
RestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!