Employee Liability Management (ELM) · 7 hours ago
Restaurant General Manager
Employee Liability Management (ELM) is seeking a General Manager for a new all-you-can-eat seafood buffet in Orange Beach, AL. The role involves overseeing restaurant operations, ensuring financial performance, and leading the team to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all front-of-house, kitchen, and buffet operations to ensure quality, consistency, and cleanliness
Maintain guest flow, speed of service, and table turnover in a high-volume environment
Address guest concerns promptly and professionally
Lead financial performance including sales, labor, food cost, and controllable expenses
Develop schedules aligned with business volume
Monitor buffet-specific food waste, yield, and replenishment practices
Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Recruit, hire, train, and retain management and hourly team members
Lead, coach, and hold team members accountable to performance standards
Build a positive, professional, and results-driven culture
Ensure compliance with health department regulations, food safety standards, and sanitation requirements
Lead pre-opening hiring, training, and operational setup
Establish systems, procedures, and standards for daily operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years restaurant management experience, including at least 2 years in buffet or high-volume buffet dining
Proven experience managing full restaurant operations and financial performance
Strong understanding of labor management, food cost control, and inventory systems
Experience building and leading large teams
Required food safety and alcohol certifications per local regulations
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus potential tied to operational and financial results
Relocation assistance considered for experienced General Manager candidates
Opportunity to lead a new restaurant opening
Growth opportunities as the concept expands