Restaurant Manager

Whiskey Cake - Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246, USA

At Whiskey Cake, we are your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From mesquite wood-grilled plates and fresh greens to our famous namesake Whiskey Cake, we serve scratch-made dishes with honest flavors.

Our menus are all about bold, seasonal flavors, using ingredients from the best local farmers, ranchers, and growers. Behind the bar,we'remixing upgarden-to-glass cocktails with house-made syrups and fresh juices, plus a barrel select whiskey program that'sall about the good stuff. Whiskey Cake is where great food and good company always come together.

We believe we are in thepeoplebusiness, not simply the restaurant business.

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the overall performance of Whiskey Cake. As our GM, you will oversee restaurant operations, financial results, leadershipdevelopmentand the Guest experience while bringing our Brand DNA to life.

Our ideal General Manager is charismatic,outgoing and emotionally intelligent. Theythink strategically,lead throughothersand build a fun, energetic culture where Team Members can perform at their best.

Salary Range: $85,000–$110,000 per year, plus monthly profit share

• Up to17 daysof Paid Time Off
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance after
  60 days
• Free access to mental health services
• Growth and leadership development opportunities

• 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
• General Manager experience in an upscale casual concept strongly preferred
• Proven ability to drive sales, manage costs and develop high-performing restaurant teams
• Strong understanding of financial performance, forecasting, labormanagementand cost controls
• Results-driven,trustworthy and team-oriented leadership style
• Strong communication, organization,problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Genuine passion for hospitality, scratch-madefoodand craft cocktails
• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in hospitality, culinaryartsor a related field preferred
• Ability towork days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require
• Must be able to stand for extended periods andlift upto 50 pounds

• Create and adjust annual and quarterly operating plans based on sales trends and restaurant performance
• Drive top-line sales through memorable Guest experiences, communitypartnershipsand strong restaurant leadership
• Review financial results andidentifyopportunities to increase sales, controlexpensesand improve profitability
• Create systems that help Managers and shift leaders successfully manage controllable expenses
• Ensure effective labor management throughaccurateforecasting and weekly schedule review
• Maintain a safe,organized and well-manicured restaurant that is as polished behind the scenes as it is for our Guests

• Hire, train, develop andretainsome of the besttalentin the industry
• Ensure Team Members have the knowledge,toolsand resources necessary to succeed
• Execute our Best First Day orientation and onboarding process for new Team Members and Managers
• Create a fun, dynamic and energetic culture that attracts great people and allows them to perform at their best
• Coach consistently, celebrate team wins and address performance opportunities fairly and directly
• Foster strong communication and collaboration throughout the restaurant

• Bring Whiskey Cake’s Brand DNA to life through farm-fresh food, craftcocktailsand genuine hospitality
• Partner with culinary leadership tomaintainthe highest standards for menu and beverage execution
• Ensure we use quality ingredients and execute…