Restaurant General Manager - Fast Casual Dining (Mediterranean Focus)

Job Description Job Description

A high-volume, campus-based fast-casual Mediterranean concept is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead all aspects of restaurant operations. This role offers significant leadership responsibility, strong earning potential, and a unique seasonal schedule with extended off-season flexibility.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who excels in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations

• Oversee daily FOH and BOH operations.
• Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and brand standards.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and operational efficiencies.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop restaurant staff.
• Build a culture of accountability and hospitality.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance.

Financial Performance

• Maintain full P&L responsibility.
• Control labor, food costs, and operating expenses.
• Analyze KPIs and implement strategies to improve profitability.

Guest Experience

• Deliver outstanding guest service and resolve concerns promptly.
• Maintain high standards for hospitality and operational execution.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience.
• 2+ years managing supervisors, managers, or large hourly teams.
• Strong leadership, financial, and operational skills.
• Experience in high-volume fast-casual or QSR environments preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000-$85,000 annually.
• Competitive compensation for the Boston fast-casual market.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, PTO, sick time, and 401(k).
• Performance-based growth opportunities.
• Unique seasonal schedule with extended off-season flexibility.

Ideal Candidate

• High-energy, hands-on restaurant leader.
• Proven success driving sales, profitability, and team performance.
• Strong communicator with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence.

Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed. Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.