Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

The overall responsibility of a General Manager at Black Bear Diner is overseeing and coordinating the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs and profitability.

Ensure that guest service complies with Black Bear Diner standards.

Ensure that food is prepped, cooked and plated according to company standards.

Purchase all food from authorized sources, using company required procedures.

Monitors utilities, supplies, and other cost categories to minimize impact. Analyzes Profits and Loss statements and takes appropriate corrective action. Follows proper procedures and specifications in preparation and serving of food products. Controls diner inventory through established inventory system.

Use Black Bear Diner approved labor guidelines. Develops and post labor schedules in advance of work week start. Adjusts labor to changes in sale volume.

Ensure that food safety practices comply with Black Bear Diner standards as well as local Health Department regulations.

Keeps Regional Manager informed of hiring team members, approval for promotions and changes in team member status. Process payroll accordingly. Maintains applicant tracking as per federal requirements.

Achieve financial objectives regarding sales, food cost, labor cost, and other controllable costs.

Protect cash and all other company assets by adhering to company control procedures.

Work on floor monitoring guest satisfaction, guiding staff, and filling in as needed, during peak hours.

Utilizes a preventive maintenance system, ensuring adequate repair of buildings and equipment as needed.

Establish and follow up on cleaning procedures to maintain company housekeeping standards.

Lead staff and supervisors in ways that promote efficiency and high morale, while complying with all appropriate employment regulations.

Ensure the diner is in compliance with all other regulatory agencies related to worker safety, alcoholic beverage sales, etc.

Develop, plan, and implement Local Store Marketing initiatives.