Job description

Meridian Mission: LOVE

Our Purpose: To make a positive impact on people’s lives!

General Manager

The General Manager reports directly to the District Manager in their region. They must be business-minded, own all aspects of restaurant standards, performance & training and contribute to a culture of restaurant excellence by modeling Meridian’s mission, purpose, and values.

Job Summary: The General Manager is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader as they are responsible for all restaurant’s performance, results, and managing 10-30 Team Members. The position leads, improves and sustains operational execution that strengthens our mission, builds sales, drives profitability, and improves the restaurant experience for our guests and team members. They will be skilled at providing timely, constructive, clear, and actionable feedback to recognize successes and improve performance. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, very bottom-line oriented and pushes self and others for results.

As a General Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding all aspects of running day-to-day functions of a restaurant operations team
• Strong understanding of the P&L with the ability to control costs and lead profit initiatives targeted at Labor, COGS and other expenses within their restaurant and contribute to overall company performance.
• Demonstrates strong time management and delegation skills to ensure that restaurant administrative tasks necessary to run the business are completed while also ensuring that guests are provided an exceptional level of service.
• Ability to create and execute actionable development plans with Team Members based on job expectations and core competencies.
• Ability to hire, retain and develop top talent to build a successful restaurant team that is engaged and motivated to grow the business through our mission and values.
• Tracking sales daily, weekly and monthly to ensure priorities are set, communicated and executed to make sure we are performing to the best of our ability.
• Practice clear and effective communication to all members of the team.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years relevant leadership experience.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong business acumen skills with familiarity of financial concepts and analysis
• Proven success in a “roll up your sleeves and make things happen” environment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• High level of initiative and ability to multitask
• Ability to think quick, make sound decisions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to travel to all restaurants within Meridian’s portfolio as needed.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Role Core Competencies:

Develops People - Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Is aware of each person's career goals. Constructs compelling development plans and executes them. Pushes people to accept developmental moves. Will take on those who need help and further development. Cooperates with the developmental system in the organization. Is a people builder.

Communication - Is able to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Decision Making - Makes good decisions in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions. Able to make a quick decision.

Composure - Is cool under pressure. Does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough. Is considered mature. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times. Can handle stress. Is not knocked off balance by the unexpected. Doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked. Is a settling influence in a crisis.

Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard. Is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Seizes more opportunities than others.

Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Very bottom-line oriented. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Revised 02.23.2021

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Restaurant Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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