Brauhaus General Manager
About The Position
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead OMB Riverview at Mount Holly, our third Brauhaus & Biergarten, opening Fall 2026. This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who sets the standard, inspires teams, and takes pride in delivering an outstanding guest experience every single day. The General Manager serves as both the operational leader and cultural ambassador of OMB. You will be responsible for building great leaders, fostering a best-in-class hospitality culture, and ensuring that every guest interaction reflects OMB's commitment to quality, tradition, and service. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone driven to be the best — who leads from the front and holds themselves and their team to the highest standards. The General Manager will join OMB no later than September 1, 2026, and spend the weeks before opening working alongside our leadership teams at LoSo and Ballantyne — including throughout our Mecktoberfest celebrations — before leading the opening of Riverview.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume restaurant, hospitality, or biergarten operations.
- Proven track record of building, coaching, and retaining strong management teams.
- Deep operational fluency — labor, scheduling, P&L, inventory, and cost controls.
- Working knowledge of NC ABC regulations, food safety standards, and applicable health codes.
- Exceptional communication, presence, and judgment under pressure.
- Genuine passion for craft beer, food, and hospitality — and a commitment to OMB's standard of quality.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the business requires.
- All candidates must pass a pre-employment / post-offer background check.
- OMB participates in E-Verify for employment verification.
Responsibilities
- Own pre-opening readiness — hiring, training, vendor and systems setup, and operating standards.
- Recruit and develop the founding leadership team, instilling OMB’s culture and standards from day one.
- Partner with senior leadership on the opening timeline, licensing, and launch execution.
- Set the tone and standard for leadership, hospitality, and professionalism throughout the organization.
- Serve as a visible, engaged leader who is regularly on the floor, connecting with guests and supporting the team.
- Inspire a culture of accountability, pride, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure every guest receives warm, welcoming, and consistent hospitality.
- Champion service excellence across the restaurant, biergarten, and tasting room.
- Uphold the quality, presentation, and authenticity of OMB's food and beer at all times.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop a strong leadership team and staff at all levels.
- Coach and mentor managers, helping them grow as leaders and decision-makers.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture aligned with OMB's core values.
- Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe service.
- Align front-of-house, back-of-house, and support teams to deliver a seamless experience.
- Maintain strict compliance with health, safety, and ABC regulations.
- Manage labor, scheduling, and operating costs responsibly and thoughtfully.
- Use data and observation to guide decisions that improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.
- Partner with senior leadership on planning, special events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Free beer stipend for OMB staff.
- On food, merchandise, and beer.
- A founding leadership seat at OMB’s third location — with more growth ahead.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
