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 McAlister's Deli - Sandy, UT Sandy, UT Job Details Full-time From $55,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Operations management Quick service & fast food restaurant experience Cooking Team development Profit & loss Full Job Description
GENERAL MANAGER
McAlister's Deli | Sandy, Utah Starting Salary $55,000 annually Position Full-Time | Salaried Schedule Flexible | Nights/Weekends as needed McAlister's Deli in Sandy is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, administration, guest experience, and financial performance of the restaurant. We are looking for a dependable restaurant leader who can build a strong team, create disciplined operating systems, control labor and food costs, grow sales, and ensure the restaurant runs consistently at a high level. This is a true General Manager role: the successful candidate will be accountable for the restaurant and must be comfortable leading both the people side and the administrative side of the business. What You'll Own Lead all daily restaurant operations and serve as the primary leader of the store. Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members and managers. Create and manage employee schedules; maintain appropriate management coverage and control labor to business needs. Own payroll administration, time-clock discipline, and accurate employee records. Manage inventory, food and supply ordering, receiving, waste, and inventory accuracy. Own restaurant cleanliness, food safety, opening/closing standards, and brand compliance. Lead from the floor and be willing to work FOH, BOH, register, production, expo, and catering when the operation requires it. Oversee catering execution, staffing, customer communication, and service recovery. Review guest feedback, resolve concerns promptly, and ensure appropriate follow-up on Guest Focus and online reviews. Maintain cash controls, deposits, safe procedures, keys, access codes, and other restaurant assets. Build a positive, accountable culture where team members understand expectations and managers lead consistently. Financial & Business Responsibilities Own the restaurant's financial performance and understand the P&L. Manage labor cost, food cost/COGS, controllable expenses, and other key operating metrics. Review sales and profitability trends and implement action plans when results are off target. Control waste, overtime, unauthorized clock-ins, and unnecessary labor without sacrificing guest service. Develop practical strategies to increase storefront, digital, and catering sales. Provide ownership with clear, accurate operating updates and escalate material issues promptly. What We're Looking For Previous restaurant General Manager, Store Manager, or comparable high-level restaurant management experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and hold people accountable while maintaining a positive culture. Hands-on experience with employee scheduling, payroll/timekeeping, inventory, food ordering, labor management, and food cost. Working knowledge of restaurant P&Ls and the ability to translate financial results into operational action. Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through skills. Comfortable with restaurant software, email, reports, and administrative systems. Dependable attendance, reliable transportation, and the flexibility required to support a seven-day restaurant operation. A leader who takes responsibility, solves problems, and does not wait for ownership to manage routine restaurant issues. What We Offer Starting salary of $55,000 annually. Paid time off. Employee meal discounts. Support from an engaged ownership team and experienced operational resources during the transition. The opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for a growing restaurant and build a strong management team. If you are a hands-on restaurant leader who takes pride in building teams, controlling the business, and creating an outstanding guest experience, we would like to meet you. Apply today to lead McAlister's Deli in Sandy, Utah. McAlister's Deli -
Sandy, Utah Pay:
From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training
