General Manager
Full Time • Close Company Atlanta
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General Manager
Position Overview
The General Manager is responsible for the execution of all day-to-day operations, financial performance, staffing, training, payroll, human resources and compliance.
The General Manager reports to the Senior Director of Operations, Close Company, with a dotted line to the Vice President of Operations, Venues and Chief Operating Officer
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
- Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily operation and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional patron and employee experience
- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Core Values
- Manage costs and drive sales in support of financial goals
- Partner with management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop employees
Teamwork & Communication
- All leadership positions are expected to adhere to our guiding principle of Leadership, Managing, and Accountability (LMA)
- Provide a strong sense of leadership in all Front of House and Back of House activities. Hospitality and communication – lead by example
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among teammates/staff
- Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters
- Maintain effective communication with ownership, management, leads, and all staff. Including a weekly meeting with management team in all departments
- Maintain a reasonable response time for all communication; at minimum, a confirmation (by email, slack, text or call) same day with a timeline in regard to a full response
- Meet with the admin and leadership teams (via virtually or in person when possible) monthly to review P&L and ensure all targets are being hit, as well as proactively plan improvements
- Maintain a reasonable schedule with flexible availability; on days or nights off, be on call and ready to manage and respond to emergency situations
- As a key ambassador for Gin & Luck, act in a professional manner and represent the bar graciously whether you are in house, traveling on behalf of the company, or at industry events
Service Standards
- Directly oversee floor staff programming (service and hospitality standards) to ensure all duties are met and exceeded
- Oversee training of all positions
- Be capable of covering any floor position when needed (for emergency purposes only)
- Daily monitoring of staff appearance, cleanliness, arrival time, tools etc.
- Monitor all positions in opening and closing responsibilities and service standards
- Oversight of quality control of food, beverage and service offerings
- Assist in training new hires by guiding them through training trails, answering their questions, providing workflow advice, and teaching them G&L's expectations, steps of service steps, and standards operating procedures
Administrative Duties
- Lead hiring for all positions led by the Close Company Brand Pillars and Gin & Luck Core Values
- Administer bi-annual check-ins and annual reviews
- Establish sanitation standards and procedures that comply with health and legal regulations with the advice of the company
- Coordinate with legal, human resources and accounting staff on matters pertaining to those departments
- Maximize company profitability with a target margin consistent with annual projections; establish and monitor financial controls; facilitate deposits and payroll to Company; develop and implement strategies to increase year over year sales
- Ensure nightly reports are sent out each evening – respond to all immediate action items noted in reports
- From time to time, contribute to public relations and press inquiries in a professional manner as directed by the Company. This may include verbal, written, radio, video or online interviews, and photos. All press inquiries made directly to you must be referred to Company
- Work with all lead positions to maintain costing to ensure targets are being met
- Events: events coordination and protocols; oversee department leads in developing events offerings; events quality control
- Maintain facility and oversee all facility maintenance / improvements
- Execute payroll in accordance with company pay cycles
- Ensure that the property is up to date and compliant with all permitting, legal, DOB and DOH matters
- Monitor, record and communicate employee benefits, PTO, benefits and wellness credits
- Implementation of new hire onboarding and training syllabi
- Design and implementation of positional roadmaps
- Coordination of menu changes; timelines, printing, training materials etc.
- Oversight and implementation of FOH scheduling and time off requests
- Point of sale maintenance
- Monitor, evaluate, record and respond to customer reviews via email, phone and online apps
Floor Management Duties
- Maintain patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings: build relationships with preferred patrons; maintain good community relations
- Respond immediately and directly to all customer complaints. Every negative comment or reaction will be addressed by a manager and no customer leaves unhappy
- Monitor restaurant and kitchen flow regarding timeliness during business hours, assist when and where necessary
- Assist in the oversight of all daily/nightly operations, all spaces, FOH/BOH/Bar at all times
- Opening and/or closing manager duties; reports, money, shift reports, closing of all Close Company spaces
Human Resources
- Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position
- Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis
- Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Strives to improve employee retention
- Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns
- Ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility
Physical Demands
- The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of proven management experience in a reputable establishment
- Highest levels of EQ and discretion
- Ability to lead and develop teams
- Experience with inventory and FOH/BOH systems
- In-depth knowledge of restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house functions
- Proficient in financial management, budgeting, and cost-control techniques
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Patience and adaptability
- Self-motivated and a team player
- High ethics, hard worker, and a great sense of humor
Desired Qualifications:
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
- 5+ years of GM/AGM experience in a high-volume establishment
- 3-4 years of supervisory experience
- Have sufficient skills, knowledge and personality to provide a memorable experience for our patrons
Demonstrate the Core Values of Gin & Luck
- Curiosity: We learn and improve through active observation and creative problem solving.
- A.B.K.: We anticipate, prepare and execute with intention.
- Pursuit of Excellence: We will forever be chasing excellence, even when we sometimes fail. It is a pursuit without end.
- Contagious Joy: When we're having fun, it emanates out and influences our work and the people around us.
- Connection: We build relationships through intuition, empathy, and transparency
What We Offer:
Gin & Luck strives to create a welcoming, nurturing and understanding culture. We want all employees to feel valued through their work/life balance and compensation. Compensation range for this position is $87,000-$92,000. Medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance are included in our benefits package for full-time/part-time employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Gin & Luck reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at their discretion
Compensation: $87,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Gin & Luck is an acclaimed cocktail-anchored hospitality group, best known for its flagship brand Death & Co. Since opening in New York City in 2006/2007, Death & Co has been at the forefront of cocktail culture and has grown into a globally celebrated brand with additional locations in major US markets, three award-winning books, and countless industry accolades.
At Gin & Luck, we’re expanding into new verticals through bars, hotels, and brands that all celebrate the craft of hospitality and the people behind it. As an employer, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for our team to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer benefits including but not limited to “One Fair Wage,” shareholder opportunities, and comprehensive benefits packages for all team members.
What sets us apart is our commitment to our core values:
Curiosity: We learn and improve through active observation and creative problem solving.
Pursuit of Excellence: We will forever be chasing excellence—it is a pursuit without end.
A.B.K.: We anticipate, prepare, and execute with intention.
Contagious Joy: When we’re having fun, it emanates out and influences our work and the people around us.
Connection: We build relationships through intuition, empathy, and transparency.
If you’re passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences and being part of a team that celebrates creativity and connection, we’d love to have you on our team. Together, we’ll create moments that inspire, delight, and resonate far beyond the bar.
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One Fair Wage
Gin & Luck ensures everyone earns a fair wage, no matter what their position is. Gin & Luck does not participate in tip-credited wage initiatives in any of our markets, nation-wide.
Growth Opportunities
Gin & Luck is growing and we are always looking for talented team members to work alongside! We are opening Death & Co locations, new concepts, hotels and more across the United States. We hope to hear from you soon!
Benefits
All full time employees are eligible for robust medical, dental and vision benefits after 90 days of employment. After one year of employment all employees are eligible for our 401k.
Perks
Dining discounts, continuing education, participation at industry events