General Manager (New Restaurant Opening)

Location: Manchester, NH

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on General Manager for an exciting new hybrid restaurant concept opening in Manchester, NH. This unique, fast-paced venue seamlessly blends morning coffee and breakfast service, a fast-casual lunch operation, and a full bar with dinner service. Operating seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, this location requires a dedicated professional who thrives on the floor and excels at operational execution.

The foundational work is complete. Our standard operating procedures, recipes, and hiring systems are fully established, and a team of 25 employees is already in place. We are looking for an experienced leader who can step into this fast-moving opening environment, absorb our systems quickly, and guide the team through a successful launch in the coming weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations from the floor while maintaining a calm and commanding presence during high-volume daypart transitions.
• Manage labor, food, and liquor costs to achieve strict operational targets.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and labor management to ensure consistent speed and quality of service.
• Enforce prep systems, cleanliness standards, and food safety protocols.
• Train, coach, and hold hourly team members accountable to operational standards.
• Solve problems in real time and step into operational stations whenever necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Operator: You must have proven General Manager experience with a stable work history and prior experience opening new restaurants.
• Hands-On Leader: You prefer leading from the floor rather than managing from an office. You operate with urgency without creating chaos.
• System-Driven: You respect established standard operating procedures and execute them with discipline.
• Industry Background: Strong backgrounds include high-volume brunch concepts, fast-casual operations, or labor-heavy models like Chipotle, Cava, or Starbucks.
• Additional Skills: Bilingual candidates are highly preferred.

Compensation and Performance Structure

This role offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward operational excellence and profitability.

• Base Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 annually.
• Performance Bonus: Up to $2,000 per month (an additional $24,000 annual potential) based on labor cost control, food cost control, liquor cost control, and operational scorecard performance.
• Schedule: Approximately 55 to 57 hours per week in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.

If you are an operational leader who loves the restaurant industry and wants to be part of an exciting new launch, we want to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your hospitality career.