Restaurant General Manager | $75K-$80K + Bonus | Philadelphia, PA

Earn $75,000-$80,000 annually plus semiannual performance bonuses of up to 8% while leading an established casual restaurant in Philadelphia.

This hands-on Restaurant General Manager role oversees daily restaurant and bar operations, team development, guest experience, financial performance, and operational execution while leading a team of more than 20 employees.

You'll join an established hospitality organization known for operating successful independent restaurants that emphasize professional development, collaboration, and long-term career growth. If you enjoy leading from the floor, developing people, and building a strong restaurant culture, we'd like to speak with you.

Compensation

• $75,000-$80,000 annual salary
• Semiannual performance bonus of up to 8%
• Full-time salaried position

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Performance bonus
• Flexible scheduling
• Company dining perks
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral program

Schedule

• Full-time
• Approximately 45-55 hours per week
• Schedule varies based on seasonality, events, and business needs

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established, successful casual restaurant
• Lead a team of more than 20 employees
• Strong ownership support
• Opportunity for continued professional growth
• Fun, engaging, collaborative company culture
• Conveniently accessible by public transportation

About the Role

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position responsible for the overall operation of a busy casual restaurant and bar. You'll oversee guest experience, financial performance, staffing, and day-to-day execution while helping create a positive culture built around teamwork, accountability, and hospitality.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead confidently during busy service periods
• Coach, motivate, and develop restaurant teams
• Make thoughtful decisions under pressure
• Maintain high hospitality and operational standards
• Balance guest satisfaction with financial performance
• Foster an energetic and collaborative workplace

About the Restaurant

This established casual restaurant has built a loyal following by delivering exceptional hospitality, a lively atmosphere, and consistently strong guest experiences. The operation combines a successful dining room with a busy bar while maintaining a people-first culture focused on teamwork, respect, and professional development.

Backed by an experienced hospitality organization, the restaurant offers leaders the opportunity to grow professionally while helping shape a positive workplace where employees enjoy coming to work and delivering memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant and bar operations
• Manage overall restaurant performance and P&L
• Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory controls
• Develop schedules and manage labor costs
• Process payroll
• Recruit, train, coach, and motivate team members
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Lead managers and hourly staff during service
• Build a positive, accountable team culture
• Ensure operational consistency across all shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of restaurant management experience
• Experience managing both restaurant and bar operations preferred
• Strong P&L management experience
• Experience with scheduling, payroll, inventory, and purchasing
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Collaborative, decisive, and dependable leadership style
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds
• English required
• Spanish is a plus

Restaurant Systems

• Toast POS

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.