General Manager - Freehold, NJ

Fogo de Chão•Freehold, NJ

6d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Fogo de Chão is hiring a General Manager to oversee the restaurant’s operational and financial performance while delivering a consistent guest experience rooted in the Culinary Art of Churrasco. The role leads restaurant managers and the Office Assistant, develops restaurant leadership, ensures appropriate staffing, and partners with Sales and Talent Acquisition to support revenue growth and team development. The General Manager is accountable for guest and employee safety, service and product quality, revenue targets, and annual EBITDA targets. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Five years of restaurant operations experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
High endurance, mental acuity, and toughness to manage conflict and handle high-stress situations.
Occasional travel required.

Nice To Haves

Three years of knowledge of churrasco and churrascaria cuisine preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in hotel or restaurant management is desirable.
A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

Advise and oversee Front of House and Heart of House Managers and the restaurant Office Assistant.
Attract, develop, and retain restaurant leadership; ensure appropriate staffing levels and develop future restaurant leaders.
Partner with the Sales Manager to grow group dining revenue, execute events, and monitor staffing and space yield for each date and time.
Execute the Manager in Development Program for new managers in training.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to communicate promotion opportunities and offer letters.
Ensure guest satisfaction and consistency in the quality of service and products.
Review Guest Sentiment, identify trends and gaps, and create improvement plans.
Master and ensure execution of Guest Ready Routines by shift, day, week, month, and quarter.
Achieve revenue targets and monitor key plan drivers by forecasting and addressing revenue gaps.
Recognize local and industry dining trends.
Manage the restaurant’s overall operational and financial success.
Evaluate and submit repair and maintenance requests in a timely manner as part of the Facilities Maintenance program.
Achieve annual EBITDA targets.
Ensure guest and employee safety.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time team members, available on the first of the month following their start date.
Dental insurance for full-time team members, available on the first of the month following their start date.
Vision insurance for full-time team members, available on the first of the month following their start date.
Company-paid life insurance where allowed.
Company-paid short-term disability where allowed.
Voluntary critical illness coverage.
Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage.
Voluntary accident coverage.
Voluntary permanent life insurance.
Pet insurance.