General Manager

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious General Manager to lead our Rí Rá Portland location in downtown Portland, Maine. This is a large, high volume bar & restaurant which also has a strong events / party business. Who You Are - You are viewed as a “Publican” – a front facing Manager with an “Owner Operator” mentality - You have a “Hands On” approach and like to be heavily involved coaching staff and interacting with guests on shift, as well as “giving back” to the local community in which the business is located - You have strong planning, organization, time management, communication and delegation skills - You understand “Genuine” hospitality - You have a high level of passion for, and strong knowledge of, food and beverage - You have a desire to build your Team around you to propel their careers forward alongside your own - You have a solid, proven, record of General Management experience in a high-volume bar & restaurant setting - You ideally have TIPs alcohol procedures and ServSafe food management certification alongside any State or County required license requirements for the service of food and alcohol - You ideally have an educational background with a focus in the hospitality field What You Will be Doing - Assuming 100% responsibility and accountability for the business - Leading the financial (sales building and cost control), operational and personnel components of the business, both Front and Back of House - Acting as a spokesperson when representing the brand and business at a local level - Establishing, nurturing and maintaining trusted relationships with employees, guests, community groups, societies, vendors and local authorities - Ensuring that all local and state laws are followed as related to the service of food and alcohol, employment and the facility in general What You Will Get - A market leading base salary package - Participation in a robust Quarterly Bonus Program - Health reimbursement program (partial payment on qualification) - Paid vacation Buzz Hospitality Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Buzz Hospitality Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each of our locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Shift: Day shift Evening shift Experience: high volume bar & restaurant general management: 3 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Portland, ME 04101: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person