General Manager
At LYFE Kitchen, we create food that is incredibly craveable, supports wellness, and fits seamlessly into everyday life. Great food is not defined by a single ingredient or technique, rather by how everything comes together.
Through intentional choices, smart substitutions, innovative cooking methods, and modern technology, we believe you can live a life rooted in wellness and Love Your Food Everyday.
The result is chef-crafted meals that pack in the protein while keeping calories, carbs, fats, and sugar in check, so you can fuel your body without sacrificing the flavors you love.
It's not just what you do, it's how you do it. Just eat the food and you will discover that wellness does not mean sacrifice.
As General Manager, you'll have the chance to oversee a multi-faceted high-volume fast casual restaurant, with a retail and packaged food component. As a LYFE Kitchen leader, you'll not only ensure exceptional operations, from the food we serve to the Guest and the service we provide, but you'll also focus on showcasing how wellness and "craveability" can go hand in hand. You'll provide team leadership and development so you can work together to achieve restaurant goals.
GM Compensation range is $73,000-$83,000/year.The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.
What You'll Get
Incredible Discounts at All Cooper's Hawks Brands
Monthly Dining Allowance
50% Dining and Carryout
40% Retail Wine
20% Retail and Private Events
Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Account
Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
Paid Parental Leave
Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
Paid Time Off
Access to Team Member Relief Program
Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health, legal and financial counseling.
"Everyday Benefits" Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods and services
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Milestones Recognition Program
Annual Destination Conference for General Managers and Executive Kitchen Managers
Career Development Opportunities
What You'll Do
Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations and will lead all Management and Hourly Team Members
Adhere to policies and manage assigned operating systems
Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations
Represent company values and create a respectful, positive and professional work environment
Manage people by:
Approve hourly team member hiring decisions
Ensure management team effectively directs work groups
Strategically navigate through challenges that occur in the restaurant
Mentor and develop the LYFE Kitchen team
Take steps to ensure financial metrics are met to achieve results
Focus on service & ensure execution of all food, service and facility standards
Be responsible for achieving monthly sales and profits targets and analyzing/interpreting metrics
Effectively operate computer systems including a POS System, Online Team Member Scheduler, Inventory/Ordering software and the Microsoft Office Suite
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and uphold food safety standards
Maintains a professional image by adhering to guidelines listed in the Team Member Handbook
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need
Minimum 1-year experience as a General Manager or Executive Kitchen Manager in a fast casual or full-service restaurant or 2 years of experience as an Assistant General Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager in a fast casual or full-service restaurant
A minimum age requirement of 21 years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Is results-driven; able to coach teams to hit restaurant targets (i.e. Wine Club Community growth)
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English
Demonstrates financial acumen
Extensive food knowledge and standards (Executive Kitchen Manager level)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred certifications include ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours per shift
Must be able to work 50-60 hours per week
Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays
Cooper's Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper's Hawk.
Cooper's Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper's Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.
The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.
About Us
Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk, we're bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we're creating a lifestyle brand like no other.