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General Manager

• Restaurant Necatrine Grove Encinitas, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000
• $90,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Employee retention Employee relationship building Shift management Team development Hiring Recruiting Full Job Description General Manager Position Open! Nectarine Grove
• Leucadia, CA About Us Founded in Encinitas in 2018, Nectarine Grove is a growing quick-service restaurant concept specializing in amazing, from-scratch organic food that is both healthy and incredibly delicious.

We are 100% gluten-free and take pride in making our food, breads, pastries, sauces, and other menu items from scratch. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, supportive, and comfortable workplace where teamwork, accountability, and genuine hospitality are at the center of everything we do. Our Leucadia location is our busiest restaurant, with a fast-paced environment, an established team, and a strong foundation of operational systems and standards. If you are an experienced restaurant leader who enjoys working alongside your team, developing people, and taking ownership of a high-volume operation, this is an opportunity to grow with a company that values your contributions. The Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead our busiest Nectarine Grove location in Leucadia. This is not a desk-management position . We are looking for someone who leads from the front, works alongside their employees, and understands that great restaurant leadership starts with knowing the operation inside and out. Our ideal candidate will come in ready to learn our systems, understand our culture, build relationships with the existing team, and earn their respect through consistency, hard work, and positive leadership. You will oversee all aspects of a high-volume restaurant, including FOH, BOH, staffing, training, financial performance, and guest experience. You should be equally comfortable reviewing a P&L, coaching an employee, working the kitchen line during a rush, or helping the FOH team deliver exceptional hospitality.

Restaurant Hours of Operation:

Sunday-Thursday:

8:00 AM

• 7:00

PM Friday-Saturday:

8:00 AM

• 8:00 PM This position requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and peak business periods as needed.

Weekends are required. Paid 4 week training period.

Key Responsibilities Lead Daily Operations:

Take full ownership of day-to-day restaurant performance, including FOH, kitchen, prep, dish, cleanliness, and overall guest experience. Work Alongside the

Team:

Actively support operations by working the line, assisting with prep, running food, expediting orders, and stepping into other positions as needed.

Learn & Execute Our Systems:

Take the time to fully understand Nectarine Grove's recipes, procedures, operational standards, and company culture before implementing changes or improvements. Develop the

Team:

Recruit, train, coach, motivate, and hold accountable a large team of employees, including shift leads and kitchen leadership.

Drive Hospitality:

Lead by example to ensure every guest receives friendly, genuine, and consistent service, even during our busiest periods. Own the

Numbers:

Take accountability for restaurant financial performance, including P&L management, sales, labor, food costs, waste, and controllable expenses.

Control Labor & Food Costs:

Make smart daily decisions around scheduling, staffing, purchasing, prep, and waste while maintaining our quality and service standards.

Maintain Operational Standards:

Ensure food quality, recipe consistency, food safety, cleanliness, opening/closing procedures, and company policies are followed every day.

Manage High-Volume Service:

Effectively deploy employees, communicate priorities, and maintain organization and efficiency during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods.

Build Accountability:

Establish clear expectations, follow through on responsibilities, and create a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Communicate & Collaborate:

Work closely with kitchen leadership, other General Managers, and upper management to support company goals and operational consistency.

What We're Looking For Proven Restaurant Leadership:

Previous General Manager experience in a high-volume restaurant environment. Experience managing 400-500+ daily transactions is highly preferred.

Hands-On Management Style:

Comfortable working all areas of the restaurant and willing to jump in wherever needed to support the team.

Strong Kitchen Knowledge:

Experience with kitchen operations, scratch cooking, prep, recipe execution, and food safety. You don't need to be a chef, but you should be comfortable working in the kitchen. Willingness to

Learn:

Confident in your leadership abilities but open-minded, coachable, and willing to learn our established systems and processes.

Financial Acumen:

Strong understanding of P&L statements, labor management, food costs, scheduling, inventory, and restaurant profitability.

High-Volume Experience:

Ability to stay organized, make quick decisions, and lead a team effectively through demanding service periods.

People Development:

Proven ability to train, motivate, develop, and retain employees while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

Positive Leadership:

An approachable, energetic, and respectful management style that encourages teamwork and builds trust.

Strong Organization & Follow-Through:

Ability to balance daily operations, administrative responsibilities, employee development, and long-term restaurant goals.

Growth Mindset:

Someone who wants to continue learning, improving, and growing professionally within an expanding company. The Leader We're Looking For We aren't looking for someone who simply wants to manage a restaurant. We're looking for someone who wants to lead one. Our ideal General Manager understands that leadership isn't about a title or an office. It's about setting the example, supporting your team, and taking responsibility for the success of the entire restaurant. If the kitchen is overwhelmed, you jump on the line. If food needs to be run, you run it. If an employee needs coaching, you take the time to develop them. If something isn't working, you take ownership of finding a solution. Just as importantly, we want someone who understands the value of learning before leading change. Nectarine Grove has established systems, recipes, procedures, and a team that knows our operation. We want a leader who comes in ready to listen, learn, and understand what makes our restaurant successful before looking for opportunities to improve it. We value leaders who are confident without being arrogant, accountable without being intimidating, and hands-on without micromanaging. Your success will be measured not only by the restaurant's financial performance, but also by the strength of your team, the consistency of our food and service, and your ability to maintain a positive, productive workplace. Why Join Nectarine Grove? Join a growing restaurant company with opportunities for professional advancement. Work with a passionate team committed to quality food and genuine hospitality. Have a meaningful impact on the success of one of our busiest locations. Be part of a company that values hard work, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Help develop the next generation of leaders as our company continues to grow. To Apply If you're an experienced restaurant leader who enjoys the energy of a busy restaurant, believes in leading by example, and is excited to learn and grow with an established team, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to meeting you and sharing more about Nectarine Grove and the future of our growing company!

Pay:

$85,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person