General Manager

We're looking for a General Manager with a dynamic personality to bring their ever-advancing skill set to a fun and exciting fast-casual spot in Palo Alto.

Do you have some experience as an Assistant General Manager or Supervisor in a quick-serve restaurant and want to take the next step toward running your own store as a GM?

This is an incredible opportunity for you to learn and grow in a popular brand and keep climbing.

The vibe with the awesome music in this location is only matched by the incredible energy you get from the guests as they enter and leave with smiles and happiness.

The ideal candidate for this role will bring an advancing level of situational awareness in how the restaurant operates and start getting comfortable making GM-level adjustments to achieve maximum efficiency.

This is a management-level role in a growing brand and the perfect candidate will:

• have some experience with Indian cuisine and/or the ability to learn quickly
• enjoy tapping into their own creativity while navigating the guest and employee experience making every interaction exceptionally extraordinary.
• work smarter, not harder without compromising brand standards.
• manage a budget, P&L, COGs, and the complexities of a passionate team.
• step in and step up without hesitation in ensuring guest happiness is a priority in every step of service.

Preferably you will bring some diverse experience leading in all areas of the restaurant from showcasing hospitality in front of the house and executing precision flavors in the back of the house to keeping the restaurant in order with scheduling, inventory, and, support with accurate financial reporting.

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Create a culture aligned with the company values
• Bring advanced awareness of restaurant operations
• Coach, guide, and mentor staff daily to be their best selves
• Oversee daily operations and maintain an accurate manager log
• Adjust "on-the-fly" to the demands of the business to achieve a strong financial health

General Manager Requirements:

• Some Assistant General Manager experience in a fast-casual or full-service environment
• Experience with and ability to learn how to seamlessly talk about Indian cuisine
• Volume experience of at least $3M
• Food Safety Manager Certification
• Some Catering experience preferred—preparing for delivery and events
• Be passionate about your people, your restaurant, and your industry
• Detailed-oriented and driven to succeed with an ownership mentality

Senior General Manager Compensation: 

• Competitive compensation in the $65,000 to $75,000 range
• Bonus up to 15%
• Paid time off and benefits
• Huge opportunity for growth
• Opportunity to lead a fun, exciting, high-volume location

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.