Specialty Restaurants · 1 week ago
Task Force General Manager (Restaurants) - Los Angeles Area, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expSpecialty Restaurants is a family-owned company with over 15 iconic restaurant locations known for excellence. The Task Force General Manager serves as a mobile operational leader to stabilize performance, support openings, and drive operational excellence across the restaurant group.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Step into interim GM roles as needed to ensure smooth daily operations, compliance, and guest satisfaction
Conduct rapid assessments of assigned units, identifying opportunities in service, food quality, labor management, cost control, and team performance
Implement company standards, operating procedures, and brand initiatives consistently across all assigned locations
Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and direction to unit management teams during periods of transition
Support hiring, onboarding, and training for new managers or hourly staff
Build bench strength by identifying internal talent and reinforcing leadership behaviors that drive performance
Drive improvement in key metrics: labor productivity, COGS control, guest satisfaction scores, health/safety compliance, and revenue growth
Execute company playbooks to stabilize underperforming units and return them to expected operational performance
Manage weekly financial reviews and ensure accurate forecasting, inventory, and cost controls while on assignment
Support new restaurant openings, remodels, and brand relaunches by assisting with setup, training, and execution
Lead operational conversions during leadership changes
Act as a catalyst for strategic initiatives across units, ensuring consistent rollout and adoption
Uphold company culture during all task force assignments, modeling professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Serve as a resource and liaison between operations leadership and unit teams
Provide clear, timely reporting and updates to the operations leadership team regarding progress, risks, and recommendations
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of GM-level restaurant leadership experience (multi-unit or multi-concept experience preferred)
High volume (8+ million in annual sales), polished or fine-dining, and full-service experience REQUIRED
Proven ability to quickly diagnose challenges and implement effective solutions
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate diverse teams in high-pressure environments
Excellent knowledge of restaurant operations, labor management, financial controls, and guest service standards
Ability to travel frequently and work extended assignments across various locations
Strong communication, training, and change-management skills
Benefits
Vacation pay
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
Company
Specialty Restaurants
Welcome to Specialty Restaurants! Founded in 1958, we have been a leader in our industry for over 50 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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