Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Restaurant General Manager
Location: Parsippany

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant in Parsippany, NJ. This role requires a polished, corporate-trained hospitality leader who excels in structured environments, drives financial performance, and builds high-performing teams. The ideal candidate understands brand standards, thrives within corporate systems, and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring strict adherence to corporate brand standards

• Drive service excellence and maintain a strong, visible presence on the floor

• Ensure compliance with company policies, health regulations, and safety standards

• Execute corporate initiatives, promotions, and operational rollouts effectively

Financial Management

• Own full P&L responsibility including labor management, cost controls, and revenue growth

• Analyze financial reports and implement action plans to improve profitability

• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to meet cost targets

• Achieve and exceed sales and performance benchmarks

Team Development

• Recruit, hire, and develop managers and hourly team members

• Build a strong leadership bench through training and succession planning

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide structured coaching

• Create schedules aligned with business levels and labor budgets

Guest Experience

• Champion a culture of hospitality and accountability

• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally

• Maintain high standards for food quality, service execution, and overall cleanliness

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of General Manager experience in a corporate, full-service restaurant environment

• Proven success managing high-volume operations

• Strong understanding of P&L management, labor forecasting, and cost controls

• Experience working within structured corporate systems and SOPs

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonus program

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Growth opportunities within a structured corporate organization

This opportunity is ideal for a corporate-trained hospitality leader ready to drive operational excellence, develop strong teams, and deliver consistent results in a high-volume setting.