General Manager DENVER AREA

Illegal Petes • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The General Manager is the strategic leader of the restaurant, responsible for excellent customer service, delicious food, team development, and best-in-class restaurant operations. The General Manager trains and develops the Assistant General Manager and Kitchen Manager on a daily basis and is accountable for restaurant performance, hiring decisions, team development, and career paths for team members and management.

The role oversees restaurant operations, food, bar, hospitality, catering, off-premise service, facilities, sales forecasting, labor scheduling, inventory management, administration, and full profit-and-loss management. It includes building sales, managing expenses, improving operating efficiencies, building local relationships, and community marketing.

Illegal Pete’s describes itself as a community-oriented fast-casual restaurant founded in 1995, focused on high-quality food and drinks and giving back to its crew, customers, and community. The posted starting annual salary is $79,150, with $12,000 in potential bonuses paid quarterly. The position also includes paid time off, employer-paid health benefits, and other listed benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a General Manager or equivalent.
• Ability to listen effectively and give and take direction.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a timely manner.
• Comfort using computers and the functions expected of a manager.
• Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to recognize problems and solve them.
• Ability to speak, read, follow, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
• Ability to set goals and turn plans into action.
• Ability to safely operate commercial equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Ability to walk, bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as business requires.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant strategically, delivering excellent customer service, quality food, and strong restaurant operations.
• Train and develop the Assistant General Manager and Kitchen Manager on a daily basis.
• Oversee food, bar, hospitality, guest feedback, catering, and off-premise service; coach and train for excellent execution and drive revenue.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and maintenance.
• Manage sales forecasting, labor scheduling, inventory, and administration.
• Manage the full profit and loss, build sales, manage expenses, and improve operating efficiencies.
• Build local relationships and conduct community marketing.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard team members.
• Lead and develop the team by example and foster the company culture.
• Develop leaders and plan for succession.
• Support retention through culture, compensation, and recognition.
• Make hiring decisions and create career paths for team members and management.
• Manage performance and evaluate the team.
• Be accountable for team development through appreciation, connection, respect, and growth.

Benefits

• Starting annual salary of $79,150.
• Potential bonus of $12,000, paid quarterly.
• Paid time off based on position and time with the company.
• Paid sick time off.
• Employer-paid health benefits.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) after one year.
• Free concert tickets.
• Free sporting event tickets.
• Free and discounted meals.
• Discounted merchandise.
• Support for local music, arts, and comedy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED