Managing Partner

Founding Managing Partner - Scottsdale Launch-Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli-Scottsdale, AZ Most restaurant jobs want you to maintain somebody else's vision. We're looking for someone who wants to help build one. Smiling Moose is launching in Scottsdale, and we're searching for a hungry, creative, culture-driving operator to become the founding GM/Managing Partner of our Arizona flagship location. This role is for someone who: Thinks like an owner Loves hospitality and food culture Wants creative input Gets fired up about building a team Wants more than just "running shifts" Has long-term dreams of multi-unit leadership or franchise ownership If you're the type of person who watches restaurant concepts and thinks: "I could build something better than that." …keep reading. What Makes This Different This isn't corporate copy-and-paste restaurant management.

This is an opportunity to:

Help shape a growing brand in Arizona Influence culture, systems, and guest experience Build community around the restaurant Create energy, not just schedules Potentially grow into multi-unit leadership or franchise ownership We want someone who sees restaurants as: culture creativity hospitality community business leadership —not just operations. What You'll Actually Be DoingBuild the Culture You'll set the tone for the entire store: energy standards hospitality accountability vibe We want guests and employees to feel something when they walk in. Lead the Team Recruit and develop a killer team Coach future leaders Build buy-in instead of fear Create an environment people actually want to work in Create + Innovate We want leaders who care about food and guest experience.

That means:

bringing ideas testing local marketing concepts helping improve systems contributing creatively understanding trends and what people actually want If you love food culture, social media trends, guest psychology, branding, and hospitality innovation — this role gives room for that. Run a Strong Business Of course, execution matters too: labor management food cost cleanliness systems speed profitability catering growth guest retention You'll be expected to operate at a high level. Who We're Looking For You might be: a strong AGM ready for your shot a GM stuck in a corporate system a hospitality entrepreneur someone obsessed with restaurant culture someone who dreams of owning locations someday You probably: care about aesthetics and atmosphere understand hospitality is emotional notice details other people miss have leadership presence move fast bring energy hate mediocrity Compensation + Opportunity $70,000-$80,000 base DOE Performance bonuses PTO Massive growth opportunity Potential future franchise/ownership path for the right person We are far more interested in finding the right builder than just filling a position. Final Thought We don't want someone looking for their next job. We want someone looking for their opportunity. If you're serious about hospitality, leadership, food culture, and building something meaningful in Scottsdale — let's talk.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person