Restaurant General Manager - Applebee's - Gecko Hospitality

Are you a passionate and driven individual with a commitment to excellence? Do you have experience in restaurant management and a desire to succeed? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our restaurant in Houghton, MI is looking for a dynamic Restaurant Manager to join our team. With our dedication to serving great food and providing exceptional service, we are proud to be one of the most successful franchises in the Midwest. So if you're ready to take on a new challenge and grow with us, apply now!

As a Restaurant Manager at our HOUGHTON, MI location, you will play an integral role in ensuring that our guests receive top-notch service and enjoy delicious food every time they visit. You will lead by example by actively participating in service during all operating hours and upholding high standards of quality represented in our Food and Beverage programs. Additionally, you will coordinate pre-shift meetings with staff members, develop product knowledge through ongoing training seminars, manage HR duties such as hiring and training team members, and foster relationships with regular clientele.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in service during all operating hours.
• Coordinate pre-shift meetings with staff members.
• Develop product knowledge through ongoing training seminars.
• Manage HR duties such as hiring, training, performance management.
• Foster relationships with regular clientele.
• Increase guest check average.
• Meet labor targets.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of Full-Service Restaurant Management or Fast-Food Restaurant GM experience.
• Experience managing and developing hourly team members.
• A passion for service and commitment to serving great food to our guests.
• Conceptual understanding of operational controls & financial statements.
• Proven record of training and developing team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and winning attitude.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits:

• Closed on the 4 major holidays; Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas day - these are all extra paid days off each year!
• Managers work a half day every other week - two 5-day work weeks and two 4.5-day work weeks every 4-week period.
• 6th day pay for working over a 5-day workweek - paid 1/5 of your weekly salary if needed to work an extra day.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, meals and 401(k) retirement plan offered.
• Up to 5 weeks of vacation each year based on tenure (eligible for the first week after just 4 months).
• Eligible for 2 weeks paid sick leave each year.
• Paid days off for Bereavement, Maternity, and Paternity leave.
• Manager's uniforms are paid for by the company (Belts, shoes, shirts, pants, & hats).

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you as a Restaurant Manager in Houghton, MI then don’t wait - apply today!

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