General Manager - Restaurant

Lead an Award-Worthy Hospitality Experience in Tucson

Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead our full-service restaurant and bar operation. We are more than a restaurant—we are a vibrant gathering place featuring scratch made Miami inspired Cuban cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and authentic hospitality in a transportive, elevated, and accessible atmosphere.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who inspires teams, develops talent, drives financial performance, and creates unforgettable guest experiences.

What You’ll Do

· Lead all daily restaurant operations, including front-of-house and bar teams.

· Recruit, train, coach, and retain high-performing managers and hourly team members.

· Foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, teamwork, and excellence.

· Maintain exceptional standards for guest service, cleanliness, food quality, and execution.

· Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls to achieve financial goals.

· Review P&L statements and drive improvements in sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.

· Partner with ownership and the executive chef on strategic initiatives, special events, menu rollouts, and community engagement.

· Ensure compliance with all company policies and local health, safety, and alcohol regulations.

· Serve as the visible leader of the restaurant, especially during peak service periods.

What We’re Looking For

· 2 years of experience managing a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

· Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.

· Strong financial acumen, including labor management, food and beverage cost controls, and P&L analysis.

· Experience with restaurant technology platforms

· A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business demands require.

· Bar and beverage knowledge, particularly craft cocktails and spirits, is highly preferred.

What Success Looks Like

· Engaged employees with low turnover.

· Consistently outstanding guest reviews and experiences.

· Strong financial performance and labor discipline.

· Clean, organized, and well-executed operations every day.

· A culture where team members feel supported, challenged, and proud to work.

Why Mojo?

· Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.

· Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits available.

· Paid time off.

· Opportunities for growth within an expanding hospitality group.

· A unique concept centered on Cuban inspired cuisine, world-class rum offerings, and genuine hospitality.

· Ownership that values collaboration, innovation, and developing great leaders.

If you’re a passionate hospitality professional who loves building teams, serving guests, and leading from the front, we’d love to meet you.

Pay: $68,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have completely open availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as business dictates?
• Why do you want to join and lead our team?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 2 years (Required)
• Full-service restaurant : 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85719 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $85,000