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General Manager

Savoy

Houston, TX 77056 • 9/9/2026

Job Description

Job Description

The General Manager leads overall daily operations, ensuring flawless execution across both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. This role is responsible for upholding our commitment to food quality, high-energy hospitality, and fast-paced operational discipline. The General Manager works directly with the Director of Operations to drive profitability, control prime costs, and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and execute daily restaurant operations, managing both FOH service and kitchen efficiency during peak lunch, dinner, and takeout periods.

  • Enforce operational systems, prep routines, food safety standards, and service rituals that ensure quality and fast ticket times across all shifts.

  • Establish, track, and evaluate key performance metrics, including labor costs, food waste, ticket times, and guest satisfaction scores.

  • Partner with the Director of Operations to develop management talent, promote accountability, and foster a high-energy, supportive team culture.

  • Manage scheduling for FOH and BOH teams, ensuring optimal labor efficiency, peak-hour coverage, and adherence to labor budgets.

  • Monitor live labor and floor flow in real time to maintain speed of service, support order fulfillment logistics, and preserve dining room quality.

  • Ensure guest satisfaction and resolve service issues through active floor presence, high visibility, and prompt service recovery.

  • Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to maintain seamless coordination between the expo line, kitchen stations, and floor staff.

  • Lead daily pre-shift lineups to communicate menu changes, review prep levels, and reinforce service standards.

  • Maintain strict compliance with local health codes, sanitation regulations, and food safety standards.

  • Support administrative management, including inventory audits, COGS tracking, POS updates, and weekly financial reporting.

Your Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of General Manager or Senior Assistant GM experience in high-volume casual dining, full-service, or fast-casual concepts.

  • Deep understanding of high-volume kitchen operations, food cost controls, labor scheduling, and delivery logistics.

  • Demonstrated track record of leading, coaching, and retaining hourly team members in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong logistical, communication, and crisis-management skills.

  • Ability to stay calm and decisive during high-volume service rushes.

  • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and peak holiday periods.

  • Food Safety Manager Certification (e.g., ServSafe) required.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Competitive Bonus Structure based on labor and prime cost targets

  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Pet Insurance and Benefits Hub Discounts

  • Free Shift Meals