Task Force GM

Leading with agility, finesse, and restaurant-grade grit. A Task Force General Manager role for those who turn challenges into polished performance and who thrive on driving excellence across multiple LA venues. Title: Task Force General ManagerLocation: Los Angeles, CAOverviewA dynamic, mobile operations leader deployed across the restaurant group to stabilize performance, support openings/transitions, and drive operational excellence. Quick to assess needs, implement best practices, and lead teams through change-including leadership vacancies, rapid growth, underperforming locations, and special initiatives.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experienceEligible for bonusMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with employer match after 12 months (25% match on the first 5%)Paid holidays and vacationLife Insurance (employer-paid)Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality-related pursuitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Lifestyle Spending Account (gym, groceries, childcare, student loans, etc.)Company dining package with monthly allotted spendingSupplemental Benefit PlansManagement Referral Program (up to $4,000 payout for qualifying positions)Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership: Step into interim GM roles as needed to ensure smooth daily operations, compliance, and guest satisfaction; conduct rapid unit assessments across service, food quality, labor, and costs; implement brand standards consistently.People Leadership & Development: Coach and direct unit management during transitions; support hiring, onboarding, and training for new managers and hourly staff; cultivate bench strength and leadership behaviors.Financial & Operational Performance: Improve labor productivity, COGS control, guest satisfaction, health/safety compliance, and revenue growth; stabilize underperforming units using company playbooks; manage weekly financial reviews, forecasting, inventory, and cost controls on assignment.Project & Transition Support: Assist with openings, remodels, and relaunches; lead operational conversions during leadership changes; drive strategic initiatives across units with consistent rollout.Company Representation: Model professionalism, integrity, and accountability; serve as liaison between operations leadership and unit teams; provide timely progress reports, risks, and recommendations.Qualifications3-5+ years of GM-level restaurant leadership; multi-unit or multi-concept experience preferredHigh-volume experience (8M+ annual sales) in polished/fine-dining, full-service environments requiredProven ability to diagnose challenges quickly and implement effective solutionsStrong leadership presence with the ability to motivate diverse teams under pressureDeep knowledge of restaurant operations, labor management, financial controls, and guest service standardsWillingness to travel frequently and undertake extended assignments across locationsExcellent communication, training, and change-management skillsKey CompetenciesLeadership & InfluenceOperational ExpertiseProblem Solving & Decision MakingAdaptability & AgilityFinancial AcumenTraining & DevelopmentGuest Experience Management