General Manager – Fast Casual Restaurant Group (South Bay, Los Angeles Area)

Full-Time | Salary + Bonus | Hands-On Leadership Role

A rapidly growing fast casual restaurant group is seeking a dynamic, hands-on General Manager to oversee one of its high-volume stores in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand that values fresh, high-quality food, operational excellence, and a leadership style that empowers teams and drives performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, made-to-order environment.
• Hire, train, and develop a team of Assistant Managers, Shift Leads, and front/back-of-house crew members.
• Act as a cultural ambassador—coaching staff to follow brand SOPs, deliver great customer service, and uphold food safety standards.
• Own the store’s P&L and labor management—accurately schedule to match sales trends and control operating costs.
• Manage food quality, inventory, prep, and delivery expectations in coordination with a central kitchen model.
• Ensure all menu items meet standard presentation and preparation guidelines; hold team accountable for consistency.
• Create a motivating work environment with a focus on accountability, ongoing development, and high team morale.
• Lead the store like your own business—with initiative, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a General Manager or AGM in fast casual, QSR, or similar restaurant operations.
• Proven success in training and leading high-performance teams in a high-volume setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, labor planning, and profit & loss management.
• Ability to coach team members on process, service, and efficiency while maintaining a guest-first mindset.
• Bilingual or multicultural experience a plus (Chinese-speaking teams); not required.
• Comfortable working 50 hours/week including weekends, evenings, and holidays as business requires.
• Must be flexible, hands-on, and comfortable working in both FOH and BOH.

Compensation & Perks

• Base salary: $65,000 - $70,000/year
• Monthly and quarterly bonuses tied to sales, labor, and food cost targets
• Annual bonus potential based on unit profitability
• Medical insurance: 80% covered on base plan, with buy-up options
• Vision and dental available
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401(k) with match after 6 months
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a high-integrity leadership team