Restaurant General Manager - Peru, Illinois

The General Manager is the heart of the restaurant’s daily success. You lead a dynamic, high-energy team and bring the concept's experience to life through exceptional hospitality, operational excellence, and strong financial performance. This role is ideal for a driven, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

General Manager responsibilities include:

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations.
• Lead and develop a team of 40–70+ employees.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain strong talent.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Uphold brand standards for quality, speed, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and alcohol laws.
• Create a guest-first environment.
• Manage full P&L and key cost controls.
• Drive sales through marketing and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate inventory and food quality standards.

Restaurant General Manager candidates must possess:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a General Manager in high-volume, full-service casual dining.
• Proven success managing $2M–$5M+ annual sales volumes.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of P&L management, forecasting, and operational controls.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Flexible availability — nights, weekends and holidays as required.