What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Common Craft?
General Manager - New Restaurant Opening - The Current & Stillroom Location: South Boston, MA
Footprint: ~6,500 sq ft patio (brand-new buildout)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: Six-figure salary strong incentives vested ownership opportunity
Common Craft's mission is to shine a spotlight on the craftspeople, processes, and products behind the restaurant industry.
In Burlington, the concept has been beverage led, with each room built around a distinct feature. We have highlighted producers like Idle Hands, Zero Gravity, and Deacon Giles, partnered with curators like Lucille's Wine Shop in Lynn, and built features around products like agave. Those are intentionally longer term, since reworking an entire room takes real time and resources.
In South Boston, we wanted to widen the lens significantly, with a format that can celebrate everything from knifemakers and fishermen to seasonal products like vermouth, truffles, and soft shell crab. There are remarkable stories behind every corner of this industry, and the Southie neighborhood and community felt like a natural fit for Common Craft to lean into that more fully.
At the center of the concept is The Current, a rotating program that highlights a single theme at a time, whether that is a product, tool, place, process, or person. Each Current typically runs four to six weeks and can include custom menus, decor change over, events, educational elements, and original content that brings the theme to life.
In addition, there will be a second experience within the space built around cocktail craft called The Stillroom. It will be a completely different environment than the main dining room. Rather than leaning into a traditional speakeasy vibe, we are designing it to be brighter and greener, putting botanicals, garnishes, and the ingredients we love front and center.
Finally, we will carry over a few guest favorites from Burlington, including our custom craft dog menus, and we will use the outdoor green space for seasonal programming as the year unfolds.
The main dining room will seat 139 and includes two large bars. This is where The Current will come to life most fully. The Stillroom will seat an additional 33. Weather permitting, we will also have extensive patio seating. To start, we will be open for dinner service Tuesday through Sunday, with weekend brunch. Opening is slated for late February.
JOB SCOPE
The Common Craft GM is responsible for leading the daily operations of the restaurant. They direct and coach the hourly teams in the operation and ensure the team member experience, guest experience and financial health of the business are in line with the standards, vision, and goals of ownership.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
-Work with the management team and ownership to develop and execute strategies to achieve operational goals at the restaurant level.
-Serve as the ambassador of Common Craft to their team, the community.
-Submit weekly schedules that deliver a great Common Craft experience while remaining fiscally responsible to budgeted targets.
-Lead daily and weekly walk through's to ensure facilities are up to our standard.
-Ensure that HR practices are consistent with Common Craft's values and compliant with all local, state, and federal laws.
-Lead a best-in-class approach to cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and food safety.
-Exhibit knowledge of all operational systems. Including the ability to train and delegate to direct reports.
-Leads the delivery of great food, great service, and the Common Craft experience to all guests.
-Maintain a positive work environment via effective, professional communication with other employees and managers.
Requirements:
-Friendly, outgoing, energetic team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
-Ability to think quickly and multi-task.
-Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
-Ability to delegate to hourly staff members and organize teams appropriately.
-Flexible availability including nights and weekends and holidays.
-General food and beverage knowledge (craft beer, cocktails, and wine).
-Excellent service knowledge and standards.
-Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 40 pounds.
Preferred Experience:
-Experience in a leadership level supervising a full-service restaurant.
-Well-versed in restaurant industry-specific labor laws.
-Proficient in a variety of technology systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Toast POS.
-Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to effectively train, coach, evaluate, and discipline employees.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has a desire to learn and grow. While availability on nights, weekends, and holidays is a requirement, our team works with/around each other to ensure that everyone has a balanced schedule.
Compensation & Growth
● Six-figure base salary with a strong incentive plan tied to the restaurant's success.
● Opportunity to vest into ownership—this isn't just a job; it's a long-term investment in something bigger.
● Profit-sharing incentives based on financial and creative performance.
● Industry exposure and collaboration with top artisans across food, beverage, and craft industries.
What We Offer
● The chance to help open a brand-new restaurant and redefine experiential dining.
● A mission-driven environment where your creativity and leadership have real impact.
● Daily collaboration with an incredible network of artisans and industry professionals.
● Compensation that ties you to the business and the long-term success of the mission.
Common Craft is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000