Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Cherry Cricket is where friends, families and out-of-towners have been going for burgers and their brew of choice since 1945. We’re a Denver institution because we serve up the best appetizers, sides, entrees and award-winning burgers with a “welcome home, now sit down and enjoy” attitude. And do not forget about our wide selection of craft beers, especially Colorado local breweries, we love our neighbors.
We are looking for an experienced Restaurant General Manager to grow their career with us as we add additional Cherry Cricket locations within the Denver metro area! This position may be based within any of our existing or future restaurant locations.
The General Restaurant Manager leads all aspects of our business while delivering an exceptional experience for our team and guests. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the General Manager will deliver a high-quality menu and motivate our team to provide excellent guest service. The General Manager will ensure efficient restaurant operations while maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and guest-service standards. The General Manager is expected to lead by example and uplift our staff during busy moments in our fast-paced environment. Ultimately, the General Manager is responsible for all restaurant operations and ensures our restaurant runs smoothly while guests have fantastic dining experiences.
Responsibilities
Maintaining the restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals
Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
Deliver superior service and maximize guest satisfaction
Respond efficiently and accurately to guest concerns
Regularly review product quality and research new vendors
Organize and supervise shifts, manage the restaurants overall operations, and suggest ways to improve it
Recruit, hire, train, assess employee performance, provide feedback and set work schedules
Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations
Manage the restaurant’s image and suggest ways to improve it
Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly, and annual revenues and expenses, assist in creating the restaurant budget
Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
Recommend ways to reach a broader audience (e.g. promotions, community involvement and social media)
Train new and current employees on proper guest service practices
Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications and Requirements
Proven work experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager, or similar role
Experience in front of house management and back of house management is highly desired
Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
Proven guest service experience as a manager
Extensive food and beverage knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform guests and wait staff
Familiarity with restaurant management software, such as Aloha, Toast or R365
Acute financial management skills
Pay starting at $75,000+ per year, depending on experience, PLUS:
Company provided (FREE) medical, dental and disability insurance for the manager!
FREE parking
FREE meals and shift beer or NA beverage
Quarterly bonus potential
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits (vision, life insurance, etc.)
401K
FREE employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
Career growth opportunities as we add additional locations
Established restaurant team with Denver's BEST burgers
If you are looking to join a growing team with a passion for this business, we would love to meet you!