General Manager, Restaurant

Job overview

The General Manager, Restaurant role is onsite in Monterey, CA, with compensation of $90,000 per year. The posting also describes performance-based bonuses of up to 25% of base salary and $24,000 annually in monthly kicker bonuses. Benihana's restaurant leadership role oversees daily operations, team leadership, guest satisfaction, and financial performance. The General Manager leads managers and hourly staff while maintaining service and hospitality standards, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The role also manages staffing and development, sales and operating costs, marketing initiatives, forecasts, budgets, and profitability to support a strong guest experience and efficient restaurant operations.

What you'll do

• Lead managers and hourly staff
• uphold service and hospitality standards
• oversee restaurant functions including business strategy, marketing, and risk management
• maintain compliance with corporate policies, food safety standards, and health regulations
• recruit, hire, onboard, coach, train, and mentor team members
• conduct performance evaluations and team-building initiatives
• monitor sales, labor, and operating costs
• develop marketing and networking initiatives
• set and execute sales forecasts, budget goals, and profitability strategies
• ensure financial reporting and cost-management compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

restaurant operations

monterey ca

benihana

full-time

guest experience

hospitality

team leadership

food safety

restaurant finance

sales forecasting

$90,000/year

performance bonuses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time restaurant employees
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• commuter and dependent care benefits
• employee dining discounts or complimentary onsite meals
• voluntary insurance options.

Why this role

The posting lists performance-based bonuses up to 25% of base salary and $24,000 annually in monthly kicker bonuses.

About the employer

Benihana - Monterey is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.