General Manager

Salary: $60,000 (plus quarterly bonuses)  

Full-time

Education and Experience:·        

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum two years of Restaurant General Manager experience

Job Description

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Dog Haus is a craft casual concept known for its gourmet takes on American classic food, focus on local craft beers and exciting Bar Program! Our proprietary dogs and sausages are the industry’s gold standard. Critics, influencers and customers all rave about our signature sweet/savory combination and whimsical takes on comfort food. With certified humanely-raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free Creekstone Farms Natural Premium Black Angus beef, premium Idaho Duroc Heritage pork, hormone- and antibiotic-free, vegetarian-fed poultry, Dog Haus is

ensuring that its values are evident in its offerings. Founded by 3 partners and longtime friends, the first Dog Haus opened in Pasadena, California in 2010. Dog Haus currently has 50+ locations nationwide with an aggressive expansion plan in 2024.

The Dog Haus experience emphasizes fun, personal connection and community engagement- not just for our guests, but for our staff as well. We strive to create a work environment that encourages commitment, teamwork and personal advancement. We are looking for individuals with a similar mindset to join our management team and assist in leading our dynamic and hospitable staff in New Albany, IN.

Applicants should be experienced results-driven restaurant managers who have strong knowledge of food, wine, craft beer/cocktails and industry trends, to meet sales goals by hiring and training competent staff, overseeing kitchen operations, motivating staff and gathering feedback from guests. Attracts patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, and public and community programs.

To be successful as a restaurant manager you must have excellent interpersonal skills as well as experience in a restaurant environment. A good restaurant manager is able to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

Restaurant Manager Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of employees; work to create a cohesive unit of people who effectively communicate; create a hiring process for key staff that ensures qualified people are selected, trained and retained through top recruiting practices; consider actions of employees in various situations that deem rewarding or disciplinary action.
• Follow all appropriate health code and local jurisdiction food/alcohol handling requirements; maintain food safety certifications, and model exemplary food health safety practices to employees.
• Create a professional atmosphere that sustains top employee safety standards and provides guidelines to personnel to eliminate hazards and dangers in the workplace.
• Control operations by developing effective policies and schedules, creating high standards and working to make adjustments when appropriate.
• Streamline the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times.
• Analyze the restaurant budget with personnel to find and price inventory, reduce expenses, review current pricing and adjust purchasing strategies if needed.
• Ensure an outstanding dining experience by regulating presentation, taste, service and atmosphere for all guests.
• Develop and implement marketing, advertising, public and community relations programs; evaluating program results; identifying and tracking changing demands.
• Establishes restaurant business plan by surveying restaurant demand; conferring with people in the community; identifying and evaluating competitors; preparing financial, marketing, and sales projections, analyses, and estimates.
• Accomplishes company goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

The ideal candidate should have:·        

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Passion for success
• Ability to lead, manage and train staff
• Ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills
• Strong technology and social media skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• High energy
• Knowledge of food, wine, craft beer/cocktails, Indiana ATC laws and industry trends
• Knowledge of budgeting, profit and loss and business administration
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Positive attitude and outstanding hospitality skills
• Leadership and organizational skills

Dog Haus creates hand-crafted all beef hot dogs and sausages with no added nitrates, 100% Black Angus beef burgers and unique fried chicken creations, all of which are made with hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and served on King's Hawaiian rolls, and all of which have garnered critical acclaim and national attention. To chase it down, guests can select great craft beers from a tap list emphasizing local favorites or a signature cocktail, and they can finish their meals on a sweet note with premium shakes or soft-serve ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner daily, guests can choose from signature, one-of-kind Haus creations or customize their own from a wide array of unique toppings. Founded by partners Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and Andre Vener, three friends who share a passion for creativity, quality, and commitment to community, the first Dog Haus opened in Pasadena, California in 2010.