Task Force GM

Leading with agility, finesse, and restaurant-grade grit. A Task Force General Manager role for those who turn challenges into polished performance and who thrive on driving excellence across multiple LA venues.

Title: Task Force General Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Overview

A dynamic, mobile operations leader deployed across the restaurant group to stabilize performance, support openings/transitions, and drive operational excellence. Quick to assess needs, implement best practices, and lead teams through change—including leadership vacancies, rapid growth, underperforming locations, and special initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $110,000 – $140,000 per year, depending on experience
• Eligible for bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after 12 months (25% match on the first 5%)
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Life Insurance (employer-paid)
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality-related pursuits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (gym, groceries, childcare, student loans, etc.)
• Company dining package with monthly allotted spending
• Supplemental Benefit Plans

• Management Referral Program (up to $4,000 payout for qualifying positions)

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Step into interim GM roles as needed to ensure smooth daily operations, compliance, and guest satisfaction; conduct rapid unit assessments across service, food quality, labor, and costs; implement brand standards consistently.
• People Leadership & Development: Coach and direct unit management during transitions; support hiring, onboarding, and training for new managers and hourly staff; cultivate bench strength and leadership behaviors.
• Financial & Operational Performance: Improve labor productivity, COGS control, guest satisfaction, health/safety compliance, and revenue growth; stabilize underperforming units using company playbooks; manage weekly financial reviews, forecasting, inventory, and cost controls on assignment.
• Project & Transition Support: Assist with openings, remodels, and relaunches; lead operational conversions during leadership changes; drive strategic initiatives across units with consistent rollout.

• Company Representation: Model professionalism, integrity, and accountability; serve as liaison between operations leadership and unit teams; provide timely progress reports, risks, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of GM-level restaurant leadership; multi-unit or multi-concept experience preferred
• High-volume experience (8M+ annual sales) in polished/fine-dining, full-service environments required
• Proven ability to diagnose challenges quickly and implement effective solutions
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate diverse teams under pressure
• Deep knowledge of restaurant operations, labor management, financial controls, and guest service standards
• Willingness to travel frequently and undertake extended assignments across locations

• Excellent communication, training, and change-management skills

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Influence
• Operational Expertise
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Adaptability & Agility
• Financial Acumen
• Training & Development
• Guest Experience Management