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AhbA
General Manager - Restaurant
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A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
$70,563 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
General Manager — AhbA Laguna Beach What is AhbA looking for? AhbA has a rare opportunity available for a driven, experienced leader who wants to make a career out of hospitality. We are looking for someone who understands how special AhbA Laguna Beach is — to our team, our community, and beyond. The ideal candidate lives and breathes hospitality, has a genuine passion for food & beverage, and loves to teach, coach, and lead by example. This person should be comfortable balancing the details of running a great restaurant with the bigger responsibility of building a strong team, protecting the culture, and creating an experience guests want to come back to again and again. This is not a desk job. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is present on the floor, knows their team, understands the business, and takes ownership of the restaurant. Responsibilities Own the day-to-day operation and overall performance of AhbA Laguna Beach. Lead from the floor and maintain a strong presence during peak services. Build, coach, develop, and hold accountable a high-performing FOH leadership and hourly team. Create a culture centered around genuine hospitality, teamwork, urgency, and attention to detail. Ensure every guest receives a warm, welcoming, and distinctly AhbA experience. Handle guest feedback and service recovery thoughtfully and proactively. Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain great people. Own FOH scheduling and labor management while ensuring the restaurant is appropriately staffed for the level of business. Lead ongoing training and development around hospitality, menu knowledge, service standards, and restaurant systems. Partner closely with culinary and bar leadership to ensure food, beverage, and service are operating as one cohesive experience. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, facilities, food safety, and overall restaurant appearance. Understand and manage the financial performance of the restaurant, including sales, labor, food cost, prime cost, and controllable expenses. Review restaurant performance regularly and develop plans to improve both profitability and the guest experience. Maintain accurate operational systems through Toast, 7shifts, and other AhbA platforms. Lead pre-shifts, manager meetings, training sessions, and regular communication with the team. Identify problems early, communicate clearly, and take ownership of finding solutions. Protect and strengthen AhbA's culture, standards, and reputation within the Laguna Beach community. Qualifications Previous General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior restaurant leadership experience. Strong background in high-volume, hospitality-driven restaurants. Genuine passion for food, beverage, restaurants, and taking care of people. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams. Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including labor, food cost, budgeting, and P&L management. Comfortable working with restaurant technology and systems; Toast and 7shifts experience is a plus. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain high standards while operating in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability. Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak restaurant periods as needed.