General Manager

General Manager Goodwin Recruiting - 4.0 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $110,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Operational analysis Café experience Startup experience Inventory management Team leadership Operational management Gap analysis Team scheduling Managing hospitality teams Mid-level Improving operational efficiency Small business experience Team development Hiring Hospitality industry experience Coffee experience Retail store experience Coffee shop experience Recruiting Leading team collaboration initiatives Training Retail management Leadership Staffing management Management experience within retail industry Operations planning Full Job Description About the Company We're a growing, independent coffee brand with a strong hospitality identity and an even stronger culture. Our team moves fast, holds high standards, and takes real pride in what we do. This isn't a corporate environment — it's a place where the right person can make a real mark and grow with the business. The Role We're looking for a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and set the tone for everything we do. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants more than a job title — they want ownership. There's a clear path to a VP of Operations role for the right person as the company scales. If you're looking for a place to grow, this is it. What You'll Do Own daily operations — staffing, scheduling, inventory, quality, and guest experience Hire, train, and develop a team that shares your standards Maintain consistent hospitality and product quality across every shift Identify and fix operational gaps; build systems that hold up as the business grows Work closely with ownership on culture, strategy, and long-term goals Be the operational leader your team looks to and the face customers remember What We're Looking For 3-5+ years in retail or hospitality management with direct team leadership experience A genuine love for hospitality — you care about the experience you're creating Experience in a startup, independent, or scrappy environment — you know how to figure things out An ownership mindset — you treat the business like it's yours Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under pressure Coffee experience is a plus, not a requirement What We Offer Competitive base salary: $90,000-$110,000 Bonus and profit-sharing opportunity Clear path to Operations Management Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance PTO Targeted 40-hour work week