General Manager

Blaze - Richardson

We are looking for a General Manager to providing leadership and motivation to ensure that all managers and team members are guest-focused and team-oriented using your knowledge of restaurant operations to maximize employee relations, revenue, profits and operating standards!  The General Manager is ultimately responsible and accountable for all restaurant activities at all times making sure every manager on duty has all the necessary skills and abilities to fully manage operations, even in the absence of the General Manager. 

• Oversees the human resource function in the restaurant ensuring recruitment, selection, orientation, training, scheduling and performance management functions meet or exceed company specified criteria.
• Ensures that all company specified training programs are being strictly adhered to including hourly, shift leader and manager training programs and alcohol awareness training.
• Provides performance feedback and recognition to all managers and team members on an ongoing and timely basis.
• Maintains confidential team member and company information.
• Involved in all local store marketing efforts.
• Properly plan and order all inventory items including food, beverage and supplies.
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
• Complies with company policies, practices and procedures and communicates all changes to managers and team members.
• Establishes daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sales goals/forecasts to meet and exceed budgeted expectations.
• Understands Profit and Loss Statements, coaches managers on how to attain agreed upon goals and creates action plans for opportunity areas.
• Performs other duties as requested.

• You know the business. You have 3 plus years of fast casual dining operations experience. 
• You are highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are a team player. You're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and jump in to help your team.
• You show passion & commitment and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have general knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, responsible alcohol service, safety and security systems, and computer operations.
• Your team focused and have a passion for training and developing your team.
• You have strong time management and organization skills.
• You have mathematical abilities enabling you to understand financial reports.
• You understand or will learn Point of Sales systems fully.
• Your coaching, communication and interpersonal skills are extradentary.
• You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work standing up for extended periods.
• You must be legally able to work in the US; verified by E-Verify.

You’ll be working for the pizza joint that won first place in the Fast Casual Top 100 – and having tons of fun doing it. What else is in it for you? A lot! Competitive pay, Team Member discounts, quarterly bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits program at no cost to you unless you cover additional family members or choose a buy-up plan.  Join our fun and lively team today!

Equal Opportunity Employer