General Manager

Reports to: Operations Director

Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is an Israeli-Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations. 

Position Summary:
As General Manager, you will have full accountability for the restaurant’s daily operations, overseeing both front and back-of-house teams. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences through consistent execution of brand standards, operational excellence, and financial performance, while cultivating a positive, motivated, and high-performing team culture. This role requires strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth front- and back-of-house performance

• Manage, lead, and mentor floor managers and staff

• Maintain service at the highest quality standards

• Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies

• Maintain and track all corporate mandates and daily reports

• Analyze staffing needs, create staffing plans, and identify growth opportunities

• Interview, screen, and recruit job applicants

• Coach and train management staff to maximize performance

• Ensure team performance, including morale, productivity, and fiscal responsibility

• Monitor operational activities and expenses

• Assist in setting and tracking sales forecasts and profitability reports

• Keep C-suite leadership informed of sales performance and key operational issues

• Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives, networking, and staff incentives

• Manage budgeted revenues, cost of sales (COS), labor, supplies, and operating cash flow (OCF)

• Review monthly profit and loss statements and take action on variances

• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced front-of-house restaurant operations

• Degree in hospitality, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of service standards, guest experience, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce policies

• Proven experience managing budgets, labor, inventory, and operational costs to achieve financial goals

• Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and team productivity while maintaining exceptional service standards

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail across service quality, operational processes, and team performance

• Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style

• Experience with marketing, sales initiatives, and strategies to increase revenue is a plus

• Bilingual proficiency is a plus

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary. 

• Wages paid weekly. 

• Growth opportunity. 

• 401k savings plans. 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 

• Employee discounts. 

If you’re passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we want you on our team!

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000