General Manager

Haywire•San Antonio, TX

26d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Haywire is searching for our next great General Manager to introduce Haywire to San Antonio! Creating larger-than-life experiences for Managers, Team Members, Guests and Vendor Partners is the mission of our General Manager (GM) at Haywire. With a posse-over-person mentality, The Haywire GM is an orchestra conductor who recognizes that they are only as strong as each musician performing. They think strategically, coach and develop constantly, and believe that simply 'muscling through' isn't a plan for sustainable success. They drive top and bottom-line performance by hiring and developing a team ready to ride. They lead through others and prioritize the development of leaders on their team. A love of Texas-inspired food, incredible wines and the best whiskeys in the world are a must. The ideal GM has 3-4 years of high-volume sales and high-end restaurant experience.

Requirements

The ideal GM has 3-4 years of high-volume sales and high-end restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

Create, present and adjust both yearly and quarterly operating plans to reflect current sales climate and restaurant performance
Drive top line sales performance by delivering elevated experiences, strategic and community partnerships, and leadership throughout the restaurant
Control costs by managing controllable expenses and creating systems that allow others to successfully manage them
Ensure proper labor management through accurate sales forecasting and reviewing each department schedule weekly
Maintain a safe, well-manicured restaurant, as pristine and organized behind the scenes as it is for the guests
Partner with the Chef de Cuisine to continuously deliver a farm-to-fork culinary menu both for everyday dining and special events as needed
Ensure quality ingredients are used and recipes executed flawlessly
Lead the Bar Manager in curating an industry-leading wine and whiskey list, along with a best-in-class bar and spirits program
Be a good partner to the marketing & sales team to imagine new and creative experiences, execute brand initiatives & drive sales
Craft unique experiences through activations, over the top Kick Up Your Heels atmosphere and one of a kind service under the stars
Engage guests with Genuine Texas Hospitality
Develop team to own their Areas of Responsibility (AOR) and set standards of shift performance
Oversee all AOR distribution and execution, following-up, celebrating wins and redirecting results as needed
Lead all manager meetings with strategic agendas including current restaurant sales and financial results, wins, and opportunities for improvement
Hold regular one-on-ones with each manager to review results and progress in relation to their AORs as well as progress towards long term professional goals
Grow internal talent in with a ‘belong to the best’ mentality for all positions; supply brand growth with home-grown talent
Hire, train and retain the best talent in the industry
Ensure team members have the knowledge, tools and resources needed to be successful in their roles
Execute Best First Day orientation and onboarding process for all new team members and managers
Create a Texas-friendly culture that draws potential new team members in and allows them to be their best at what they do
Hold entire team to the highest of standards through fair, consistent coaching and feedback