General Manager

  • Goddess and the Baker - Wilmette
  • Wilmette, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

5 years

Job Details Summary: Responsible for overall planning and directing the functional activities of the restaurant by driving sales, flowing profits, and developing a team that leads to successfully achieving company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knows the GAB mission statement and can execute
Welcomes guests using the 10-4 rule
Adheres to a budget and plans for the restaurant including sales goals, profit projections, capital requirements and staff requirements
Acts as the Guest Services Coordinator during peak volume periods and assigns others as needed
Generate a profit through controlling food, labor and operating costs and driving sales
Completes regular inventory counts according to the company standard
Reviews the general business climate for the restaurant and adjusts staff and inventories, as needed
Accurately prepare payroll for review
Manages all personnel files in accordance with local and federal laws
Schedules employees based on business needs and budget
Hires, terminates, cultivates, and disciplines employees, including the proper handling of all documentation
Ensures financial reporting is consistent with restaurant standards and produced monthly
Operates in an environmentally conscious manner minimizing the use of disposables when possible
Promotes restaurant marketing programs
Manages accurate online hours of operation for all platforms.
Maintains a posted employee schedule in accordance with local and federal laws
Maintains the facilities of the restaurant to produce high quality food at the lowest possible cost.
Ensures customers are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality food, courteous employees and quick response to needs
Adheres to general preventative maintenance requirements.
Reports necessary repairs for the facility and provides follow-through to ensure repairs are completed.
Develops and maintains an effective restaurant through hiring, training, compensation, motivation, termination and review of all staff
Administrates annual reviews of all employees that meet the requirements
Develops and maintains a program for sound employee relations with staff at all levels of the organization
Provides guidance and direction to employees to assist in their professional development
Creates areas of responsibility for each member of the leadership team
Ensures all catering is executed according to the company standard
Provides follow up email communication with all catering customers and maintains a positive working relationship

Required Skills and Education:
Oral and Written Communication Skills
HR Fundamentals
Keyboard Skills
Loss Prevention
Customer Relations
Computer Literacy
P&L Analysis
Diplomacy
Professionalism
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Planning & Scheduling
Project Management
Time Management
Inventory Management
Restaurant Management Experience
Valid Food Handlers Certification Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses

Required Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Financial Acumen

Strategic Planning

Customer Service Excellence

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Marketing Knowledge

Environmental Awareness

Employee Engagement

Time Management

Food Safety

Food Cost Control

Labor Cost Management

Inventory Control

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Job ID: 522661821
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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