Restaurant General Manager

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $80,750.00 - $99,750.00 / year

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and paid time off. Competitive pay and performance incentives: monthly and annual bonuses based on performance. Professional development: paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career - we promote from within. Referral program: earn a $250 referral bonus for team member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions through our employee referral program (for locations other than home location). Exclusive discounts: access exclusive employee discounts. Holidays: most locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Supportive community: financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.

Hiring immediately for full-time salaried Operating Partner or General Manager:

Job Summary: Are you passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving sales growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and teamwork are valued? We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Operating Partner to lead our team towards excellence in hospitality. As the Operating Partner, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service within our restaurant. With your keen understanding of the local market and strong leadership skills, you will drive sales growth through innovative strategies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

Job Responsibilities:

Guest-centric Focus:

• Demonstrate genuine passion for exceptional guest experiences, personalized service, and exceeding expectations, driven by innate "Hospitality DNA."
• Actively engage with guests to foster a welcoming atmosphere, drive sales, and ensure satisfaction, leveraging local market knowledge to boost revenue opportunities.

Results-Oriented:

• Drive incremental sales through exceptional service and coaching team members on upselling techniques
• Demonstrate strong business acumen through financial analysis for continuous improvement and responsiveness to market trends.
• Foster an ownership mindset within the team, taking responsibility for all operations and utilizing KPIs and EBIDTA targets to spearhead ongoing improvement initiatives for the restaurant's success and long-term growth.

Restaurant-Centric Focus:

• Set standards of integrity, professionalism, and innovative thinking while fostering teamwork and dedication within the restaurant, leading initiatives with a focus on simplicity and effectiveness.
• Develop management team members through leadership training, ensuring preparedness for future roles, while maintaining the highest culinary and hospitality standards for guest satisfaction.

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Inspire and motivate the entire team, fostering a cohesive environment and providing training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Exhibit curiosity, ambition, and a strong work ethic, encouraging exploration of new ideas and calculated risks to drive organizational success.

Job Requirements:

• Requires progressive restaurant/hospitality management experience. For external hires, recent prior experience as a General Manager is required.
• Must possess a valid drivers license to perform occasional duties such as providing shift coverage, meeting liquor license requirements (depending on the state), delivering large catering orders (which may include operating a rental truck), making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations to support operations.
• Strong passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences with a guest-centric mindset.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving KPI and EBITDA targets through strategic goal setting and local market expertise.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and coaching individuals at various levels to unlock their potential and foster professional growth.
• Understanding of managing inventory, cost of goods, financial control (P&L)
• General systems proficiency in POS systems, corporate software systems, third party delivery platforms, inventory systems, reservation systems.

Preferences:

• Experience in casual or upscale dining
• Hospitality or Business degree
• Culinary and kitchen acumen - experience managing/running culinary/kitchen operations

Why work for us? Because its more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To Celebrate Life. Family. Food.

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