Restaurant General Manager

  • The Salty Tarpon
  • Punta Gorda, Florida
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

5 years

Job Details

GENERAL MANAGER THE SALTY TARPON | PUNTA GORDA, FL

The Salty Tarpon is looking for a strong General Manager / Operator to take ownership of the day-to-day operation and help drive this business where it needs to go. This is not a shift manager position and not a keep the doors open role. Were looking for someone who knows how to lead people, build systems, control costs, and run a restaurant with very little owner intervention.

Responsibilities include:

Full P&L ownership Hiring, training, coaching, and accountability Scheduling and labor management Food cost, inventory, and purchasing control Bar loss/shrink control Guest experience and online reputation Managing managers and building systems Daily operations and execution Help make the restaurant more efficient and profitable

Requirements:

Minimum 5+ years full-service restaurant GM experience High-volume restaurant/bar experience preferred Must know Toast POS inside and out Must know Extra Chef inside and out Strong understanding of food cost, labor, reporting, and inventory controls Must be a problem solver and self-starter Able to lead adultsnot babysit employees Must be comfortable being measured by results

Compensation:

$70,000$75,000 base salary Performance bonus opportunities based on profitability, labor, food cost, and operational goals

90-Day Expectations:

Improve systems and accountability Reduce owner involvement Identify opportunities to improve profitability Implement and maintain operational standards Run the restaurant as if it were your own

If youre looking for a title only, this isnt it. If you know how to take ownership and build something, wed love to talk.

Apply with resume and experience.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Profit Sharing

Required Skills

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Profitability improvement

Systematic Thinking

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Performance Management

Cost Management

Customer Service Orientation

Analytical Skills

Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Adaptability

Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Job ID: 523502695
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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