Task Force General Manager

1 day ago

FlorenceGraham, California, United States Specialty Restaurants Full time $100,000 - $130,000

With over 15 iconic restaurant locations and growing-including beloved destinations like Odyssey, Luminarias, and Castaway-Specialty Restaurants is a family-owned company with a rich legacy and an exciting future. Our restaurants are consistently recognized for excellence, including accolades such as OpenTable's Most Scenic Restaurants, Diner's Choice Awards, and regional "Best Of" honors.

Position Summary
The Task Force General Manager serves as a mobile operational leader deployed across the restaurant group to stabilize performance, support openings/transitions, and drive operational excellence. This role is designed for a high-impact operator who can quickly assess a unit's needs, implement best practices, and lead teams through periods of change-including leadership vacancies, rapid growth, underperforming locations, and special initiatives.

Why join Specialty Restaurants Corporation Operations Team?

Top-notch Benefits:

  • Competitive salary in the range of $100,000-$130,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus
  • Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more
  • Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
  • Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
  • 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
  • Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
  • Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
  • Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
  • Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

 
Key Responsibilities
 
Operational Leadership
  • Step into interim GM roles as needed to ensure smooth daily operations, compliance, and guest satisfaction.
  • Conduct rapid assessments of assigned units, identifying opportunities in service, food quality, labor management, cost control, and team performance.
  • Implement company standards, operating procedures, and brand initiatives consistently across all assigned locations.
People Leadership & Development
  • Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and direction to unit management teams during periods of transition.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and training for new managers or hourly staff.
  • Build bench strength by identifying internal talent and reinforcing leadership behaviors that drive performance.
Financial & Operational Performance
  • Drive improvement in key metrics: labor productivity, COGS control, guest satisfaction scores, health/safety compliance, and revenue growth.
  • Execute company playbooks to stabilize underperforming units and return them to expected operational performance.
  • Manage weekly financial reviews and ensure accurate forecasting, inventory, and cost controls while on assignment.
Project & Transition Support
  • Support new restaurant openings, remodels, and brand relaunches by assisting with setup, training, and execution.
  • Lead operational conversions during leadership changes.
  • Act as a catalyst for strategic initiatives across units, ensuring consistent rollout and adoption.
Company Representation
  • Uphold company culture during all task force assignments, modeling professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
  • Serve as a resource and liaison between operations leadership and unit teams.
  • Provide clear, timely reporting and updates to the operations leadership team regarding progress, risks, and recommendations.

Qualifications
  • 3–5+ years of GM-level restaurant leadership experience (multi-unit or multi-concept experience preferred).
  • High volume (8+ million in annual sales), polished or fine-dining, and full-service experience REQUIRED.
  • Proven ability to quickly diagnose challenges and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate diverse teams in high-pressure environments.
  • Excellent knowledge of restaurant operations, labor management, financial controls, and guest service standards.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work extended assignments across various locations.
  • Strong communication, training, and change-management skills.

Key Competencies
  • Leadership & Influence
  • Operational Expertise
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Financial Acumen
  • Training & Development
  • Guest Experience Management

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check.

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