General Manager - #1693580

Location: Birmingham, AL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

Babalu Tacos & Tapas, hailing from Jackson, MS, is now opening a new location! Plans are in place to grow exponentially over the next few years. Now is your opportunity to get in on the ground level at an exciting, new startup company.

We Are Looking For People Who Are

• Upbeat
• Guest-focused
• Growth-oriented
• Go-getters
• Great motivators
• Great communicators
• Focused on training and development (train your replacement so you can move on up!)
  
  

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the entire restaurant. While The General Manager has a strong FOH presence and will work hand-in-hand with the Executive Chef to ensure the entire restau rant operation is working like a well-oiled machine. This individual will excel in his/her teaching and training ability and have the patience and knowledge for both the leadership and development of the entire staff and ensuring each and every guest has an exceptional experience.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Create a positive and team-oriented atmosphere which promotes learning and having fun
• Ensure every guest receives outstanding products and service in a timely manner
• Develop employees from hiring, training, and continued coaching in an effort to maintain a low turnover of employees
• Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation
• Develop and implement in-house marketing to increase sales.
• Conduct inventory, place orders and process deliveries
• Ensure all areas of the restaurant are in proper operation
• Prepare P&L statements
• Facilitate the interview, new hire and training processes
• Maintain excellence in food quality by upholding all recipe and product specifications
• Foster a positive and growth-cultivating work environment
• Forecast food, beverage and labor costs and maintain each within budget parameters
• Create schedules
• Be happy person and set a positive example! Your attitude will reflect on the staff and happy staff equals happy guests
  
  

The Grand Prize

• Work/Life Balance
• Insurance (Health, Dental and Vision) - Individual and Family Plans Available
• Paid Vacation
• Endless Growth Opportunity
• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• Ongoing training
• Free Meals
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  
  

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of restaurant management experience
• Ability to write recipes and understand product costing
• Professional communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to lift up 50 pounds
• Strong understanding of P&Ls
• Basic computer knowledge (Excel/spreadsheet knowledge preferred)
• ServSafe and HAACP knowledge a plus
• Approximate 55 hour work week
  
  

Babalu Tacos & Tapas, an Eat Here Brands concept, is a fun, hip restaurant serving up bold flavors using fresh ingredients from local supply chains. You will find a variety of authentic gourmet tacos and Spanish-style tapas with a Southern twist. Every item on the menu, down to the individual taco shell, is made fresh daily. Our famous guacamole is prepared at table-side. The bar carries the finest tequila, and all drinks are made from scratch using the best and freshest ingredients. Wine offered includes selections from a combination of domestic and Spanish vineyards.

Eat Here Brands is very people focused from every angle. In addition to the focus on our guests, we truly believe that the happiness of the people who work here is just as important as the happiness of our guests. We have a strong culture, and we are looking to build our team around a set of core values that will help us to grow into one large happy family.

If you believe you have what it takes to be an asset to our company, we look forward to hearing from you!

Eat Here Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.