What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc?
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About Us
Lettuce Entertain You is bringing a new, late-night taco and drink spot to Nashville's bustling Broadway! Join our team and help us launch the city's next go-to destination for great food and drinks.
Overview
Lettuce Entertain You's newest concept, Sing Along Bar, is Hiring Now: GENERAL MANAGER / GM. Opening in late summer 2026 above Tacos el Terry just off Broadway, this high-energy, late-night cocktail bar will be one of Nashville’s newest entertainment destinations.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a General Manager with 2 years of GM experience in a high volume, beverage focused enviornment. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.
A Few of Our Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly Bonus
- Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
- 401(k)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
Why Work With Lettuce?
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct all facets of a restaurant’s business, ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day and long-term operations
- Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist and financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries
- Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
- Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
- Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Qualifications
- 5 years of restaurant management experience
- 3 years of GM experience in a full-service restaurant
- Skilled in leading and developing teams
- Experienced with inventory and BOH systems
- Must be comfortable working late hours, restaurant operates until 3:00 AM