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.
General Manager - Restaurant Lakeland Social College Park, MD Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $110,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Staff supervision Café experience Team leadership Food Safety Manager Certification Coaching Staff scheduling Restaurant reservation management Sanitation In-person customer service Team scheduling Payroll systems Profit & loss Inventory tracking for food cost management Schedule creation Reservation systems Purchasing Financial performance measurement Restaurant cost management Managing food service teams Managing hospitality operations budgets POS systems Profit and loss analysis General management Senior leadership Full Job Description Position Summary The General Manager (GM) is the senior on-site leader responsible for the overall performance, culture, guest experience, financial results, compliance, and daily operation for this innovative new concept, that combines creativity, elevated design, and outstanding service standards across 3 distinct concepts (Coffee shop, Bar/Restaurant, and Live Entertainment venue). The GM represents The Maren Co. in the venue, leads the management team, protects company assets, and executes approved operating and financial standards. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Lead all restaurant and bar operations, including service, culinary coordination, beverage execution, staffing, scheduling, opening/closing, cash controls, maintenance, and guest recovery.
Own venue-level financial performance:
review sales, labor, cost of goods, controllable expenses, productivity, discounts/comps, cash variances, and operating profit; implement corrective action when results vary from plan. Recruit, select, onboard, train, coach, evaluate, discipline, and develop managers and hourly team members in partnership with HR and company leadership. Set clear daily and weekly priorities through pre-shifts, manager meetings, lineups, audits, and follow-up; maintain written accountability for action items and standards. Ensure exceptional guest experience by maintaining visible floor presence, monitoring service pace and product quality, resolving escalated concerns, and building repeat business. Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, responsible alcohol service, labor, wage-and-hour, safety, anti-harassment, occupancy, licensing, and recordkeeping requirements applicable to the venue. Maintain effective controls over cash, deposits, POS access, inventory, purchasing, receiving, voids, comps, refunds, discounts, keys, security, and sensitive business information. Partner with culinary, beverage, marketing, events, finance, HR, facilities, and ownership representatives to execute promotions, private events, menu initiatives, repairs, and business-building plans. Qualifications & Requirements 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience, including responsibility for a full-service restaurant, bar, or similarly complex hospitality operation; multi-unit or high-volume experience preferred. Demonstrated competency in P&L management, labor planning, inventory controls, coaching, guest recovery, and service standards. Working knowledge of POS, scheduling, inventory, reservations, payroll/timekeeping, and common restaurant technology systems. Food protection manager certification and responsible beverage service certification as required by law or company policy; must maintain any required local manager or alcohol credentials. Physical Demands & Work Environment Regularly stand and walk throughout the venue for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, climb stairs, and move between indoor/outdoor work areas. Frequently lift/carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier items using team-lift practices or appropriate equipment. Schedule Expectations Schedule is based on business needs and may include early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, holidays, special events, meetings, and required training. No minimum or guaranteed number of hours is created by this description.
Legal / Compliance
Requirements Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Managers and supervisors may not receive or retain other employees' tips or participate in employee tip pools except as permitted by applicable law. Employment classification must be determined by actual duties, salary basis, and applicable federal/state/local law; a management title alone does not establish exempt status. Equal Opportunity /
Accommodation:
The Maren Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Employment Statement:
Where permitted by applicable law, employment is at will. This job description is not a contract and does not guarantee hours, schedule, compensation, duties, or continued employment. Duties may be modified and other reasonable duties may be assigned based on business needs.
