Restaurant General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Restaurant General Manager

Riverside, IL
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A high-volume BBQ restaurant group investing in leadership development. The role involves managing daily operations, leading teams, ensuring quality, and completing training for full GM responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Experience in high-volume restaurants
  • Proven success leading FOH and BOH
  • Hands-on leadership style
  • Strong financial skills
  • Flexibility with schedule

Qualifications

  • Current or promotable GM
  • Knowledge of food safety standards
  • Passion for training leaders
  • Valid driver's license

Full job description

Ready to take the next step into a General Manager role? Join a growing, high-volume BBQ restaurant group that invests in developing future leaders. You'll complete a structured training program and work alongside one of the company's top General Managers before leading your own restaurant.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary (higher for exceptional candidates)
  • Quarterly performance bonus
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid vacation/PTO
  • Employee dining privileges
  • Uniform, technology/phone, wellness, and dining reimbursements
  • Outstanding career growth with a promote-from-within culture

What You'll Do

  • Lead daily Front-of-House and Back-of-House operations
  • Develop, coach, and inspire high-performing teams
  • Drive guest satisfaction, food quality, and operational excellence
  • Manage P&L, labor, food cost, inventory, and financial performance
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and operational standards
  • Complete a comprehensive management training program before assuming full General Manager responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Current General Manager or promotable Assistant General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
  • Proven success leading both FOH and BOH operations
  • Hands-on, lead-by-example leadership style
  • Strong financial and operational management skills
  • Passion for training and developing future leaders
  • Knowledge of scratch kitchen operations, food safety, and ServSafe standards
  • Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Valid driver's license
  • If you're an ambitious restaurant leader looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent compensation, strong mentorship, and real advancement potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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