General Manager

FGC is your favorite fast-casual chicken restaurant serving up the best damn chicken in New York City for lunch and dinner. Monthly bonus available as well! About Us At Fields Good Chicken, our mission is to elevate individuals while dismantling the obstacles to wholesome eating. We pride ourselves on serving exceptionally delicious and nutritious chicken, redefining the perception of healthy dining. At the heart of our company lies a set of core values that guide us in fostering a positive and impactful work environment. We believe in the power of making a positive impact, communicating with honesty and transparency, building genuine relationships with our team and customers, embracing adventure, and striving to be the best in all that we do. If you're passionate about making a difference, fostering connections, and contributing to a team that values excellence, FGC is the place for you! Join us in our mission to create a world where healthy eating is both accessible and enjoyable for everyone. About The Role We are seeking a highly motivated General Manager to lead all aspects of our business and deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in restaurant management, extensive food and beverage knowledge, and exceptional leadership skills. The General Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient restaurant operations, maintaining revenue and profitability goals, and ensuring compliance with DoH Health & Safety standards. They will also be responsible for supervising shifts, appraising staff performance, and creating detailed reports on revenue and expenses. This position reports directly to the Area Manager and Director of Operations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead and supervise daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations Respond efficiently and accurately to resolve guest complaints Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction Ensures Occupational Safety & Health Act, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policy are met Maintain quality goals by regularly reviewing product quality and researching new vendors Organize and supervise shifts, appraise staff performance, and provide feedback to improve productivity Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils, and cleaning products Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events and recommend ways to reach a broader audience (e.g. discounts and social media ads) Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor. Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Certifications: A NYC Food Handlers License/ Serve safe is required to be considered for this position. 2+ years of General Manager experience in the restaurant industry with responsibility for financial result Possesses and demonstrates a strong owner-like commitment to operations and customer service. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English. Must be able to handle money and use a basic cash register system. Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays, per the business needs. Physical Demands: The position’s physical demands require work in a restaurant/kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise levels, varying temperature conditions and possible direct exposure to hazardous substances, such as hot oil. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, travel and react quickly to deadlines, sometimes with little notice. The employee is often required to stand for long periods; walk, bend, kneel, and reach with hands to retrieve boxes or food containers typically weighing 50 pounds or less, without restrictions. May be required to use a stepladder. Finger dexterity is required for use of the cash register. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel as needed. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor, policy and company management. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and implemented in accordance with ADA requirements. At Fields Good Chicken, we celebrate differences. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. Working at Fields Good Chicken Midtown - Health insurance