Restaurant General Manager

Viva Chicken•Charlotte, NC

11h•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Locally founded in 2013, VIVA Chicken is a charcoal-fire rotisserie joint specializing in the authentic Pollo a la Brasa (rotisserie chicken) found on the streets of Peru. VIVA promises distinctive and flavorful menu items packed with inspired recipes in a vibrant, inviting atmosphere. Viva is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. VIVA Chicken has 15 restaurants across the Carolinas. Viva Chicken is seeking a General Manager to join our team! Total compensation with bonus $80,000-$100,000/yr. Benefits of joining our team: Competitive Salary and Bonus ! Total compensation range of $80,000 to $100,000 plus per year! Bonus plan based on PFO paid every 28-days. 2-weeks of paid vacation 2-weeks of paid vacation. Managers in their role for 5-years receive a 3rd week of vacation! 40 hours of annual Paid Time Off (PTO). Viva 401K Start building your flavor-filled future with our dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of your total earnings matching. Must be 21-years old and employed with Viva for 3-months to be eligible EWA (Earned Wage Access) - have access to half of your earned wages before payday. Quality of life work schedule. 5-day work week and 50-hours . Our restaurants close at 9:00 pm every night. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Close early Christmas Eve. Free shift meals and the ability to purchase discounted food. Opportunity to participate in Insurance with a choice of two medical plans that provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with options to add dental and vision. When enrolled, Viva provides a NO COST $25,000 life insurance policy. Paid Maternity Leave - eligible for up to 6-weeks paid leave (after 1-year employment). Enrollment in Recuro ( telemedicine ). Speak with a doctor anytime and pay no consultation fee. Recuro doctors diagnose acute, non-emergent medical conditions and prescribe medications when clinically appropriate. Employee Assistance Program at NO COST includes 24/7 crisis service (100% confidential), mental health, relationships, substance abuse, marital conflicts, and financial issues for you and your household members. In-person sessions with a counselor for you and your dependents. Unlimited toll-free phone access and online resources. Team Member Engagement Random Acts of Kindness robust online training, recognition of Star Performers with FUN prizes. We celebrate you ! your birthday and work anniversary! Management mentoring and Leadership development What Viva is looking for: 2-3 years of culinary management experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment is helpful. Responsible for operations and ensuring we are exceeding guest expectations with a passion for food, safety, people, and hospitality. Mind set of maintaining a great work environment filled with respect for all. We want everyone to feel like I belong at Viva Chicken! Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at once including restaurant operations and catering events working with and through the back of the house team. Responsible for recruiting, training, cross-training and retaining the kitchen staff as well as scheduling, giving feedback, and being collaborative explaining the WHY with staff. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to mentor coach, teach and give feedback. Commitment to food quality, recipe adherence, and consistency. Has a strong grasp of health and sanitation requirements and runs a Neat, Clean and Organized kitchen. Strong understanding of cost controls within food cost and labor deployment of hours. Ability to follow established Best Practices. Ability to teach and coach Managers and Shift Leaders to take on more responsibility and manage more effectively. We are looking for candidates who have a proven track record of People Development and are excited about training and developing the team. Must be able to reach, bend, balance and carry large objects within the kitchen repeatedly throughout your shift. Why Work For Viva, Check us out at www.vivachicken.com , and https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7167920977228599296 Viva Chicken is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a great, safe and fun workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We use E-Verify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Requirements

2-3 years of culinary management experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment is helpful
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to reach, bend, balance and carry large objects within the kitchen repeatedly throughout your shift

Responsibilities

Responsible for operations
Ensuring we are exceeding guest expectations with a passion for food, safety, people, and hospitality
Maintaining a great work environment filled with respect for all
Handling multiple responsibilities at once including restaurant operations and catering events working with and through the back of the house team
Responsible for recruiting, training, cross-training and retaining the kitchen staff as well as scheduling, giving feedback, and being collaborative explaining the WHY with staff
Mentor coach, teach and give feedback
Commitment to food quality, recipe adherence, and consistency
Grasp of health and sanitation requirements and runs a Neat, Clean and Organized kitchen
Understanding of cost controls within food cost and labor deployment of hours
Follow established Best Practices
Teach and coach Managers and Shift Leaders to take on more responsibility and manage more effectively
People Development
Training and developing the team

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus
Total compensation range of $80,000 to $100,000 plus per year!
Bonus plan based on PFO paid every 28-days
2-weeks of paid vacation
Managers in their role for 5-years receive a 3rd week of vacation!
40 hours of annual Paid Time Off (PTO)
Viva 401K Start building your flavor-filled future with our dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of your total earnings matching
Must be 21-years old and employed with Viva for 3-months to be eligible
EWA (Earned Wage Access) - have access to half of your earned wages before payday
Quality of life work schedule
5-day work week and 50-hours
Our restaurants close at 9:00 pm every night
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Close early Christmas Eve
Free shift meals
Ability to purchase discounted food
Opportunity to participate in Insurance with a choice of two medical plans that provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with options to add dental and vision
When enrolled, Viva provides a NO COST $25,000 life insurance policy
Paid Maternity Leave - eligible for up to 6-weeks paid leave (after 1-year employment)
Enrollment in Recuro ( telemedicine )
Speak with a doctor anytime and pay no consultation fee
Recuro doctors diagnose acute, non-emergent medical conditions and prescribe medications when clinically appropriate
Employee Assistance Program at NO COST includes 24/7 crisis service (100% confidential), mental health, relationships, substance abuse, marital conflicts, and financial issues for you and your household members
In-person sessions with a counselor for you and your dependents
Unlimited toll-free phone access and online resources
Team Member Engagement
Random Acts of Kindness
Robust online training, recognition of Star Performers with FUN prizes
We celebrate you
Your birthday and work anniversary!
Management mentoring and Leadership development