General Manager

Haywire is searching for our next great General Manager to introduce Haywire to San Antonio!Creating larger-than-life experiences for Managers, Team Members, Guests and Vendor Partners is the mission of our General Manager (GM) at Haywire. With a posse-over-person mentality, The Haywire GM is an orchestra conductor who recognizes that they are only as strong as each musician performing. They think strategically, coach and develop constantly, and believe that simply 'muscling through' isn't a plan for sustainable success. They drive top and bottom-line performance by hiring and developing a team ready to ride. They lead through others and prioritize the development of leaders on their team. A love of Texas-inspired food, incredible wines and the best whiskeys in the world are a must. The ideal GM has 3-4 years of high-volume sales and high-end restaurant experience.BenefitsCompetitive Salary - $105k-$115k + Bonus ProgramPaid Time Off401(k)Medical, Dental, & Vision BenefitsGrowth & Development PathwaysBusiness StrategistCreate, present and adjust both yearly and quarterly operating plans to reflect current sales climate and restaurant performanceDrive top line sales performance by delivering elevated experiences, strategic and community partnerships, and leadership throughout the restaurantControl costs by managing controllable expenses and creating systems that allow others to successfully manage themEnsure proper labor management through accurate sales forecasting and reviewing each department schedule weeklyMaintain a safe, well-manicured restaurant, as pristine and organized behind the scenes as it is for the guestsExperience CuratorPartner with the Chef de Cuisine to continuously deliver a farm-to-fork culinary menu both for everyday dining and special events as neededEnsure quality ingredients are used and recipes executed flawlesslyLead the Bar Manager in curating an industry-leading wine and whiskey list, along with a best-in-class bar and spirits programBe a good partner to the marketing & sales team to imagine new and creative experiences, execute brand initiatives & drive salesCraft unique experiences through activations, over the top Kick Up Your Heels atmosphere and one of a kind service under the starsEngage guests with Genuine Texas Hospitality Leadership GuruDevelop team to own their Areas of Responsibility (AOR) and set standards of shift performanceOversee all AOR distribution and execution, following-up, celebrating wins and redirecting results as neededLead all manager meetings with strategic agendas including current restaurant sales and financial results, wins, and opportunities for improvementHold regular one-on-ones with each manager to review results and progress in relation to their AORs as well as progress towards long term professional goalsGrow internal talent in with a ‘belong to the best’ mentality for all positions; supply brand growth with home-grown talentPeople ChampionHire, train and retain the best talent in the industryEnsure team members have the knowledge, tools and resources needed to be successful in their rolesExecute Best First Day orientation and onboarding process for all new team members and managersCreate a Texas-friendly culture that draws potential new team members in and allows them to be their best at what they doHold entire team to the highest of standards through fair, consistent coaching and feedbackA Successful Managing Partner At Haywirepersonally embraces & demonstrates an understanding of Haywire Brand DNA thrives in a fast-paced, urgent environment builds business strategy for future growthmoves easily from big picture to nitty-gritty; and vice versadelivers out-of-the-box solutions drives growth through accountabilityleads through inspiration and developing others cool, calm and collected under pressure understands competitive set and strives to leadembodies a business driver and thought leader