General Manager - Restaurant

Job Overview

GENERAL MANAGER – DOONEY'S PUB

Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Dooney's Pub is seeking a proven hospitality leader to oversee our restaurant, bar, and banquet operations in Egg Harbor Township. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who takes ownership, thrives on accountability, and wants to make a meaningful impact on an established business.

We are looking for a leader who treats the operation like it's their own. Someone who builds strong teams, creates exceptional guest experiences, drives sales, controls costs, and holds themselves and others to a high standard.

This is not a position for someone looking to simply manage shifts. This is an opportunity to lead a business, develop people, and be rewarded for performance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As General Manager, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day operation and overall performance of the restaurant, bar, and banquet business. You will lead the management team, develop staff, oversee guest experience, drive profitability, and ensure operational excellence throughout the facility.

You will be expected to identify opportunities, solve problems, make decisions, and continuously improve the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all restaurant, bar, and banquet operations
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members
• Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and resolve guest concerns effectively
• Lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations to create a seamless guest experience from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, consistency, food safety, and execution on every shift.
• Drive sales growth through local marketing, community involvement, and event execution
• Oversee banquet and private event planning and execution
• Manage labor costs, food costs, beverage costs, and overall profitability
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health regulations
• Analyze performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant or hospitality management experience
• Full-service restaurant management experience strongly preferred
• Banquet, catering, or private event experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor and food costs
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• High standards and strong attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Building and retaining a reliable, high-performing team
• Growing restaurant and banquet sales
• Maintaining strong labor and food cost controls
• Executing events seamlessly and professionally
• Creating a positive culture where accountability and teamwork thrive
• Running a clean, organized, and efficient operation every day

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $65,000 – $85,000 total compensation based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing multi-unit hospitality organization
• Leadership team that values results, initiative, and professional growth

WHO THRIVES IN THIS ROLE

• Leaders who take ownership and initiative
• Managers who enjoy developing people and building teams
• Hospitality professionals who view this as a career, not just a job
• Individuals motivated by performance, accountability, and growth
• Operators who are energized by challenges and opportunities

JOB DETAILS

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends
• Holidays as needed
• 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts

Work Location: In person

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 3 years preferred

HOW TO APPLY

Along with your resume, please answer the following:

• What is the highest-volume restaurant or hospitality operation you have managed?
• What is an accomplishment in your management career that you are most proud of?
• Why are you interested in leading Dooney's?

Applications submitted without responses to these questions may not be considered.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, grow, and make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000