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General Manager – Brewery & Restaurant Operations:
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume brewery, distillery, and restaurant concept. This operation produces craft cocktails, beer, and bourbon in-house and features a scratch kitchen with a casual, community-focused menu. With multiple outlets and a loyal guest following, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing independent business and make an immediate impact.
General Manager Benefits and Compensation:
- Highly competitive base salary
- Bonus potential tied to revenue growth and profitability
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Employee dining discounts
General Manager Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of General Manager experience in a brewery, distillery, or high-volume casual dining environment
- Proven success managing teams of 30+ employees
- Experience analyzing P&L statements, managing budgets, and controlling costs
- Ability to work both day and night shifts as required
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must have the ability to relocate before start to beautiful and affordable Colorado Mountain Town
General Manager Must Haves:
- Oversee all daily operations including FOH, BOH, finance, payroll, training, and staff development
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and corrective action while fostering a positive workplace culture
- Drive sales by identifying community opportunities, planning creative events, and building local partnerships
- Ensure consistent food and beverage quality, maintaining high standards for scratch cooking and craft beverage service
- Manage vendor relationships, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction
- Handle cash control and compliance with company policies
- Lead by example: punctual, professional, and team-oriented
General Manager Preferred Background and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of craft cocktails and beverage program leadership
- Experience in event programming and local marketing (weddings, holiday promotions, theme nights)
- Familiarity with modern POS systems (Toast, Seven Ships, or similar)
- Track record of building systems and structure in an independent restaurant setting
- Ownership mentality with proven ability to grow revenue and profitability
- Tech-savvy, comfortable leveraging systems and tools to improve operations
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. 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.
JOB ID: 165105
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Michele Butler