General Manager (Salary Negotiable + $2,500 sign-on bonus)

Small Cheval , a part of Hogsalt, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Full Time General Manager to join our team!

$2,500 bonus upon completion of training

Salary negotiable

Quarterly bonus program

Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding Hogsalt’s values of harmony, accountability, and resilience. Successful Small Cheval leaders are enthusiastic about providing genuine hospitality to guests, and actively contribute to a collaborative and positive workplace culture.

We offer a full suite of benefits , including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), commuter benefits, dining rewards, and paid time off!

Experience & Qualifications :

At least two years of FOH leadership experience in quick-service or full- service restaurants; prep and cooking experience preferred.

Experience with staffing / scheduling, including recruiting, training, schedule writing, and payroll.

Experience managing a P&L and strong financial understanding, including proven strategies to positively affect a restaurant’s financial health.

Ability to identify problems and be solution-oriented regarding service and restaurant operations.

Must have open availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; schedule subject to modification and / or approval by the Service Director or Vice President of Service & Operations.

Must be able to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Progress and refine all areas of service in the restaurant.

Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, including recruiting, hiring and training (including updating all training materials), 6-month employee reviews, progressive discipline, and any other employee documentation.

Communicate professionally and confidently with guests, employees, and leadership.

Complete general administrative tasks including :

Daily opening and closing duties according to Small Cheval procedures

Cash handling and processing refunds

Managing and approving time cards and payroll

Completing tip exchanges

Maintaining restaurant facilities, equipment, and supplies, including placing product orders

Create all hourly schedules and publish them two weeks in advance, adhering to company standards for labor management and maintaining appropriate staffing levels for the restaurant.

Review store financials daily to manage comps, expenses, labor, and overall revenue; lead monthly financial calls for the restaurant and present solutions and understanding of P&L statements to leadership.

Act as the point person for all guest relations, including responding to guest emails, resolving service or food issues, and promoting hospitality throughout the restaurant and in each guest interaction.

Work collaboratively with the Events, Marketing and Branding, Purchasing, Culinary, and Small Cheval Director teams to promote the overall financial health of the restaurant.

Provide consistent coaching and support for all hourly employees, and possess the ability to fill into any hourly position.

Hogsalt is not your typical restaurant group. Guests know us for transportive spaces and sumptuous fare, but what we are most proud of is the generosity we extend to our teams.

Our service team reimagines hospitality with energy and a sense of fun. Our culinary team makes classic dishes so expertly that you'll remember why they became classics.

No matter which of our 20+ restaurants you visit, you'll see we're an organization that makes people our guests and ourselves happy.

Ready to join our team?

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