General Manager Restaurant/Bar

Now Hiring: General Manager — A Leader with Soul, Skill, and StyleLocation: Long Beach, CAHours: Full-time | includes Nights WeekendsExperience: 3–5 years leading full-service, high-volume hospitality programsCompensation: $70,000 - $75,000 PTO Benefits RetirementHey there, Operator with a Story to Tell.We’re looking for a General Manager who knows their way around a room...and a bar — someone with presence, composure, and that rare ability to make a space feel both intentional and alive. You’re seasoned, but not jaded; confident, but not performative. You lead with warmth, clarity, and the steady hand of someone who’s seen a few things — and learned from all of them.This role is for a business leader and hospitality guru who understands that great bars and restaurants are more than operations — they’re experiences. They’re the soundtrack, the energy, the unspoken cues, the crafted details, the stories made between sips and slices.(If that resonates, you’re already speaking our language.)This is a confidential search for a well-established, experience-driven bar & restaurant known for its soul, craft, and unmistakable atmosphere. What You’ll DoYour daily rhythm blends leadership, operational strength, and a host’s intuition — the kind that makes the night unfold just right.You’ll be responsible for: Leading the Team●        Inspiring and guiding a diverse FOH BOH team with confidence, clarity, and mentorship●        Hiring, training, coaching, and building a culture rooted in belonging, accountability, and craft●        Communicating like a pro — calm under pressure, clear in expectations, generous with feedback Operations & Experience●        Ensuring nightly service runs smooth, efficient, and elevated●        Upholding standards of excellence for premium craft cocktails, a mostly scratch kitchen, cleanliness, safety, and, of course, vibe.●        Maintaining operational rhythm across opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures●        Protecting consistency across quality, pacing, presentation, and hospitality touches Financial Leadership●        P&L Ownership for at least 2 years, including overseeing revenue growth●        Managing operations in line with budgets, labor, inventory, and cost controls●        Understanding the story behind the numbers — trends, variances, opportunities●        Partnering closely with ownership to drive revenue, profitability and growth Culture & Collaboration●        Supporting a workplace where people feel seen, supported, challenged, and proud●        Using emotional intelligence to resolve conflict and elevate team communication●        Integrating direction and feedback from ownership with professionalism and adaptability️ Facility & Vendor Management●        Handling building needs quickly and professionally: refrigeration, HVAC, hood systems, fire suppression, repairs, etc.●        Managing maintenance logs, service calls, and long-term asset care●        Building strong vendor relationships and negotiating fair, high-quality partnerships●        Keeping costs optimized without compromising experience or craftWhat You Bring●        3–5 years GM-level experience in a high-volume, full-service bar/restaurant●        You operate with calm confidence — that “we’ve got this” energy people trust●        A leadership presence that’s warm, articulate, grounded, and quietly charismatic●        A love for craft. Whether it’s craft cocktails, food, playlist curation, or the details that shape experience●        Strong financial literacy and P&L management, including full ownership fo revenue growth, labor costs, COGS, forecasting, and inventory.●        Experience managing repairs, vendors, safety standards, and compliance●        A collaborative spirit — you take direction well and elevate the team around you●        A hospitality philosophy rooted in sincerity, connection, and execution over egoBonus points if you:✨ Have experience with experiential or vibe-forward bar concepts✨ Thrive in atmospheres where story, sound, food, and energy matter equally✨ Are the kind of GM guests remembered for the right reasonsWhy This Role MattersThis isn’t a clipboard GM job.This is the chance to steward a space with a heartbeat — a place people return to for the music, the cocktails, the carefully curated tastes, the conversation, and the feeling that they’ve landed somewhere special.If you’re the GM who can balance artistry with operational mastery, precision with personality, and leadership with warmth...We’d like to meet you.The Perks (aka Why You’ll Actually Want This Job)• $70K–$75K base salary — competitive, transparent, and so worth it• Bonus potential because excellence deserves more than just applause• Group health benefits that have your back (and knees, nose, and eyes)• Retirement plan so Future You can keep ordering the good wine now• Ability for Future You to explore opportunities in our other venues as we continue to growThis is a grown-up role with grown-up benefits in a cozy venue — built for someone who runs a room effortlessly, leads with intention, and knows the difference between “busy” and dialed in.Ready to Step into a Role with Soul?Send your resume and a brief note about why this GM role resonates with you. Let’s start a conversation.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000