General Manager

genghiscohenla

We are currently seeking a General Manager to lead the team at Genghis Cohen, a true LA Classic that serves up authentic New York-style Chinese food.

The beloved Fairfax institution and cultural icon, which also doubles as a popular live music venue, has a storied history, feeding LA for more than 35 years.

Job Overview :

The General Manager is responsible for facilitating daily operations of the bar / restaurant. He / she will work closely with the culinary and front of house teams and report to the Director of Operations.

Essential Functions Include :

• Upholds the highest standards of hospitality and service
• Completes FOH inventory and ordering
• Hires, trains and counsels FOH staff
• Completes FOH scheduling and payroll
• Acts as primary ground level point person for special guest requests including but not limited to private onsite events, menu requests etc.
• Supports staff with service whenever and however necessary
• Provides training opportunities that educate and empower the team
• Conducts regular team meetings and administers counseling when necessary
• Ensures a safe and secure working, and dining environment for all team members and guests
• Physically tours and inspects the property on a daily basis, monitoring condition and cleanliness
• Comply with local, state and federal health department and labor standards

Qualifications :

• High School diploma (bachelor’s degree preferred) and a minimum of 3-5 years of applicable restaurant and / or hospitality management experience
• Servsafe certified
• Experience with Resy and Toast POS a plus
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals
• Capable of setting priorities, planning, organizing, delegating, and controlling processes
• Flexibility and openness to change course according to the needs of the business
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong management, organizational, and data analysis skills

Salary Range $75-90k, Potential Bonuses, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts

For consideration please submit a resume in PDF format.

• Marc Rose and Med Abrous are the co-founders of Call Mom, a hospitality group which owns and operates : The Spare Room, Winsome and Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles, CA;
• White Limozeen, Cross-Eyed Critters, and Poindexter in Nashville, TN; The Mountaineering Club and Poindexter in Seattle, WA;

and Panorama Room and Anything At All in New York, NY. While all of the properties are unique in concept, each feature personal, unexpected details that make for a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience.

Collectively, Call Mom’s establishments have received years’ worth of critical acclaim, from White Limozeen being named one of Esquire’s Best Bars in America in 2021, to The Spare Room being named Best American Hotel Bar by Tales of the Cocktail in 2020, to Winsome being included as one of Bon Appetit’s 50 Best New Restaurants, shortly after opening in 2016.