Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven General Manager to lead one of our restaurants and play a key role in the continued success of the Abbale group.
The General Manager is fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, with a strong focus on:
- Guest experience and hospitality standards
- Team leadership, coaching, and development
- Accountability to systems, procedures, and performance
- Financial and operational discipline
- Building a healthy, professional, and high-performing culture
This role requires an individual with a strong sense of ownership, proven restaurant leadership experience, and the ability to lead teams through structure, repetition, and example. The General Manager is essential to stabilizing operations today and preparing the business for future growth.
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about building genuine, honest connections with guests
Leads with presence, clarity, and consistency
Thrives under pressure and understands the demands of restaurant operations
Knows how to delegate effectively, while stepping in hands-on when needed
Can push teams forward through coaching, accountability, and motivation
Takes pride in standards, systems, and execution
Understands that growth is earned through results, not entitlement
A minimum of 5 years of restaurant management experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:- Operations & Leadership
- Oversee and coordinate daily Front of the House operations
- Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure alignment between FOH and BOHLead by example during service, maintaining strong floor presence
- Organize, participate in, and ensure the success of all shifts
- Guest Experience & Hospitality
- Deliver exceptional hospitality and customer service at all times
- Build repeat business by creating regular guests, positive reviews, and strong word-of-mouth
- Respond to guest feedback and complaints efficiently, professionally, and accurately
- Team Management & Development
- Monitor staff performance and provide clear, consistent feedback
- Coach and develop team members based on their strengths and business needs
- Train new and existing employees on service standards, procedures, and culture
- Foster a positive, respectful, and high-accountability work environment
- Standards, Systems & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all sanitation, safety, and labor regulations
- Enforce and continuously improve established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Maintain restaurant image, cleanliness, ambiance, and overall vibe
- Identify opportunities to improve daily operations and guest experience
- Policies & Brand Representation
- Implement and uphold company policies and operational protocols
- Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring Abbale's values are consistently represented
- Support long-term planning focused on stability, sustainability, and growth
- Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Hospitality Manager
- Strong background in customer service leadership
- Extensive food and beverage knowledge, with the ability to recall ingredients, dishes, and standards
- Familiarity with restaurant management systems (POS, scheduling, inventory, etc.)Excellent communication, leadership, and people-management skills
- Strong coaching and motivational ability
- High sense of urgency and accountability
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform under pressure
