General Manager Lead a Premier Restaurant & Café Operation

Job Description Job Description

A growing hospitality group is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead a well-established bakery café and full-service restaurant in the Woodlands area. This is a unique opportunity for a proven restaurant leader to take ownership of an important location, build a high-performing team, strengthen the culture, and drive operational excellence.

We are looking for a passionate operator who thrives on the floor, leads by example, develops people, and understands how to balance exceptional guest experiences with strong financial performance. The ideal candidate has a track record of leading high-volume restaurant teams, improving results, and creating an environment where both guests and employees want to return.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Restaurant Operations & Guest Experience

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, cleanliness, hospitality, and service execution.
• Create memorable guest experiences and resolve concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards across all shifts.
• Maintain a strong floor presence during peak business periods.

Financial Performance

• Drive sales growth while maintaining strong cost controls.
• Manage food, labor, inventory, and operating expenses.
• Analyze financial reports and implement action plans to improve profitability.
• Oversee payroll, scheduling, inventory management, and administrative functions.
• Deliver consistent P&L performance and operational efficiencies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members.
• Build a culture centered around accountability, hospitality, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Develop future leaders and maintain strong staffing levels.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain excellence in food handling, ordering, receiving, and inventory procedures.
• Protect company assets through proper controls and operational discipline.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant, bakery café, upscale casual, or polished fast-casual environment.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, labor controls, inventory systems, and operational reporting.
• Proven success leading management teams and developing talent.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and guest engagement.
• Experience driving sales, improving operational performance, and building strong restaurant cultures.
• ServSafe or Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with restaurant management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunities with an expanding hospitality organization
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on an important restaurant location

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is more than a traditional General Manager role. We're seeking a leader who wants to make an impact, build a strong team culture, drive business results, and help shape the future of a growing restaurant organization. If you're an energetic operator who enjoys being in the action and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed. Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.