High Priority Hire – Restaurant General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Tina Churchill-Spencer

Altoona, Pennsylvania | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 182587

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Are you a hands-on Restaurant General Manager who knows how to build strong teams, drive profitability, and lead from the front?

We're looking for an experienced Restaurant General Manager to take ownership of a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant in Altoona, PA. This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys being involved in daily operations, developing people, and making a measurable impact on restaurant performance.

You'll have the opportunity to lead your own team, make meaningful operational decisions, and grow your career with an established organization that values strong leadership, accountability, and results.

Restaurant General Manager Compensation & Benefits

  • $70,000–$80,000 base salary
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Established operational systems and leadership support
  • Stable, growing organization with a team-focused culture

Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities

  • Lead daily front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant operations
  • Drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational performance
  • Manage P&L results, labor costs, food costs, inventory, and controllable expenses
  • Forecast sales, develop schedules, and adjust staffing to meet business demands
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop restaurant managers and hourly employees
  • Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and food safety
  • Build a positive, accountable team culture focused on performance and retention
  • Work alongside the team during peak business periods and provide hands-on operational support
  • Resolve guest concerns and identify opportunities to improve the overall dining experience

Restaurant General Manager Qualifications

  • Proven restaurant management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of restaurant P&L statements, labor management, food costs, and profitability
  • Experience overseeing staffing, scheduling, inventory, and daily restaurant operations
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and hold employees accountable
  • Working knowledge of restaurant POS systems and operational reporting
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Comfortable leading from the floor and supporting both FOH and BOH operations
  • Ability to balance financial performance, employee engagement, and guest satisfaction

Previous General Manager experience is preferred; strong Assistant General Managers with significant financial and operational responsibility are encouraged to apply.

If you're a restaurant leader who takes pride in developing people, improving performance, and running a successful operation, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!

 

JOB ID: 182587

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