General Manager

General Manager

Position Title: General Manager

Reports to: Area General Manager and Regional Vice President

• Coach, supervise, direct all department managers so operational needs (financial, staffing, product, merchandising, client expectations, etc.) are met on a daily basis.
• Schedule management personnel as necessary.
• Assist designated management team or individuals in developing training standards for alcohol service, customer service, safety, harassment, etc.
• Hosts all meetings for management team. Conducts training sessions as needed, assuring that each department head is properly and thoroughly trained for their positions
• Work with Executive Chef, Retail Operations Manager and Buyer to track, maintain and budget inventory and Cost of Goods (COG) as necessary.
• Acts as main liaison between the Client and SSA.
• Maintains a close relationship with direct client report and the client's staff to insure a positive working relationship
• Responsible for close liaison with marketing to drive company efforts, guest experience and operational output to the highest levels possible.
• Attends Client meetings and reports monthly (or as dictated) to the Regional Manager(s).
• Remains knowledgeable of and manages in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Accountable for unit’s financial management through budgeting, forecasting, and management of sales/per cap, controllable expenses. Ultimately oversees reporting and management team responsibilities.
• Ensures that all fiscal deadlines are met to HQ.
• Manages final check on all invoices processed through account in detailed, consistent and timely manner
• Provides precise reports to the Regional Manager for cash reconciliation, flash reporting, item analysis, monthly inventory, and payroll percentages.
• Completes business assessment with comparable market pricing to assess business model and drive per cap revenue.
• Forecast weekly sales, complete and maintain sales analysis monthly sales.
• Manage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines. Meet payroll budget percent expectations by being strategic with coverage, on-call shifts, etc; in management of Department Managers.
• Set precedent to achieve Sales, Per Cap & Controllable Budget.
• Minimize controllable costs associated with the operation. Continually strategize on revenue avenues, areas of opportunity, and negotiation necessary to achieve goals with client.
• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client. Engage with Department Managers on ensuring EXTRA Guest Service at all levels of team.
• Responsible for the day to day functions of all applicable departments (based on unit location and contract).
• Maintains knowledge and implementation of contract between SSA and Client with professional discretion.
• Supports progressive discipline documentation in field through ongoing establishment with management team and staff.
• Keeps operating manuals up to date for all locations.
• Reviews and approves all plans for major special events.
• Manages the design and implementation of all menus and pricing.
• Assumes an active role in the long-range planning for all department programs.
• Manages all capital projects, involved pieced therein, to client and SSA expectation.
• Manages all business legal needs through communication and partnership with HQ.
• Ensures employee integration and exit are managed appropriately under the legal and HQ guidelines as necessary.
• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit.
• Assure editorial role on all unit publications (newsletters, calendars, memos, etc.)
• Ensures unit strives to be an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, Area General Manager and HQ personnel.
• Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills…