What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - Restaurant position at Pressed Cafe?
About Us
At Pressed Cafe, we believe exceptional food and drink start with quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality. Our all-day menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, paired with great coffee and fast, friendly service.
Pressed Cafe is an emerging, high-growth premium quick-casual restaurant company with a strong regional presence and exciting expansion plans. With multiple locations today and an aggressive development pipeline, we are building the infrastructure to scale significantly over the next several years. As a founder-led organization, we remain deeply committed to hospitality, culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
At the heart of everything we do is our mission: Great People, Great Food, Great Coffee.
About the Role
Pressed Café is seeking a dependable and experienced General Manager (GM) to oversee all aspects of restaurant operations and lead a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional food and guest experiences.
The General Manager plays a vital role in ensuring operational consistency, financial performance, and employee development — keeping the restaurant running smoothly, efficiently, and to Pressed Café’s high standards every day. Lead With Excellence. Build Stability. Inspire Your Team.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee all restaurant operations: kitchen, dining room, counter, and drive-thru
- Ensure service, quality, and cleanliness standards are met at all times
- Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members and shift leaders
- Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to control costs and prevent waste
- Monitor labor, food, and beverage costs to maintain profitability
- Ensure proper execution of opening, operating, and closing procedures
- Maintain operational targets for service speed — drinks under 2 minutes, food in 2–5 minutes
- Drive consistent guest satisfaction and address concerns promptly
- Lead by example with a visible presence on the floor, supporting staff in real time
- Complete administrative responsibilities including scheduling, payroll, reporting, and maintenance logs
- Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with all company and regulatory standards
What You Bring
- 3 years of experience as a General Manager or senior management in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Proven track record of maintaining operational excellence and cost control
- Dependable, structured leadership style — focused on consistency, accountability, and follow-through
- Strong ability to develop, train, and retain staff
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Hands-on approach — willing to work alongside the team to ensure success
- Calm under pressure and solutions-driven
- Strong understanding of food safety, scheduling, and financial management
Work Requirements
- Ability to work 10-hour shifts, including weekends or holidays
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000