What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant General Manager position at Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse Restaurants?
Operations-Driven General Manager to Lead Sales, Standards, and Team Performance
We’re looking for a driven and resourceful General Manager to lead business operations, optimize team performance, and execute the company vision. If you’re someone who blends big-picture thinking with boots-on-the-ground action, you’ll thrive in this leadership role.
Compensation:$72,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily operations across departments to ensure a seamless workflow
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve company goals and drive profitability
- Partner with leadership on planning, reporting, and long-term vision
- Analyze reports, budgets, and KPIs to inform decisions and maximize profitability
- Maintain operational compliance with internal and external standards
- Oversee all daily restaurant operations
- Manage personnel, scheduling, and labor budgets
- Control food cost, inventory, and waste
- Hire, train, and develop team members and shift leaders
- Maintain high food quality and guest service standards
- Ensure company policies and procedures are followed
- Drive sales and execute local marketing initiatives
- Maintain a safe and positive work environment
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Brings a proactive mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong business acumen and understanding of financial principles
- Prior experience in general or operations management
- 5 years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Senior Level Position
- Experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant preferred
- Strong understanding of food cost and labor management
- Proven ability to lead and retain a team
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Reliable, professional, and results-driven
About Company
At Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse, we’re more than a restaurant — we’re a family. We believe our people are the heart of everything we do, and we treat every team member with the respect, support, and appreciation they deserve.
Our reputation for exceptional BBQ, genuine hospitality, and unforgettable guest experiences starts with hiring great people and helping them grow. When you join Big Mike’s, you’re joining a team that takes pride in serving high-quality food, caring for our guests, and looking out for one another.
We invest in our team because you matter. That’s why we offer competitive benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k), and more — so you can take care of yourself and your family while building a career you’re proud of.
If you’re passionate about great food, strong values, and being part of something bigger than just a job, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of the Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse family.
Salary : $72,000