General Manager - Truce!

Fourteen Foods•Franklin, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Truce is a new kind of restaurant concept focused on providing high-quality, chef-crafted meals made from wholesome, all-natural, seed-oil-free ingredients. The company's mission is to change how guests eat by offering food that fuels a better life, emphasizing honesty, flavor, and care. Truce is looking for leaders who are passionate about purpose-driven work and believe in the power of great food to change lives. This is an opportunity to be part of a brand with ambitious expansion plans and play a critical role in shaping its future. The company emphasizes internal promotion for future General Managers, with a focus on developing talent and building a strong leadership pipeline. The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of restaurant operations, driving business results, and creating a culture of excellence through strong leadership and accountability. This role requires a leader who sets high standards, coaches and develops team members, and ensures operational excellence and guest satisfaction align with company values.

Requirements

5+ years of proven success as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader, preferably in fine dining, hotels, fast/polished casual, or any restaurant where extremely high operational and hospitality standards are the norm and basic expectation.
A passion for and knowledge of clean, health-conscious dining, scratch kitchen, and delivering legendary hospitality.
Proven ability to lead and develop leaders.
Ability to build an effective team and establish a spirit of cooperation across generational and multicultural lines.
Extreme attention to detail, and the ability to train management and all team members to see and execute things the same way.
Initiative is a defining characteristic. Consistently seeks opportunities to improve performance, processes, and guest experiences.
Possesses an ownership mentality, proactively identifying opportunities, solving challenges, and driving results without waiting for direction.
Strategic, forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong business acumen.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Possession of Valid Server Permit (ABC Card)
Possession of ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of restaurant operations (front and back of house, and bakery).
Drive business results, including sales and financial performance.
Create a culture of excellence through exceptional leadership and accountability.
Model the highest standards of performance, hospitality, operational execution, and brand representation.
Ensure every guest experience, team interaction, and operational decision aligns with company values and standards.
Proactively coach, develop, and hold team members accountable to achieve exceptional results.
Build high-performing teams.
Develop future leaders as the company scales and opens new restaurants.
Maintain operational excellence.
Foster an environment where employees are engaged, empowered, and committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
Identify, mentor, coach, and prepare the next generation of leaders.
Manage and teach P&L statements, inventory control, and labor scheduling.