Restaurant/Bar Manager
Company
The Tavern Group
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
60K–70K a year
Posted
7 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Overview
The Tavern Group seeks an entrepreneurial spirited General Manager.
The General Manager will be responsible for the overall success of the total operations of the restaurant, focusing on engaging guests with locally inspired and sourced, fun, and honest food and beverage. We seek a beverage strong, dynamic personality to create and evolve thoughtful and fun fermented and distilled programs to pair with our food. This leader should have strong team building, communication and organizational skills required to build and maintain a lasting profitable restaurant and bar.
The GM first and foremost will foster and develop an extraordinary team culture. They will be a dynamic self-starter responsible for overseeing the opening and execution of efficient restaurant operations (from front to back), as well as maintaining high production, quality, and customer service standards with a guest first mentality.
The GM will oversee all aspects of financial management, execution of exemplary guest experience, and continuous training, development, and accountability of the team, aimed to motivate and deliver best-in-class hospitality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Upbeat and positive attitude
• Create an unforgettable food, beverage, and service experience
• Provide leadership, development, and motivation to the team to ensure guest experience is always paramount through consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverage
• Partner with back of house to ensure a cohesive mission and camaraderie among all staff
• Design strategies and sets goals for growth; oversees the development of short and long term financial and operational plans
• Foster an excited customer base, continuously striving to find ways to strengthen the restaurant’s community and outreach – including colleagues, guests, purveyors, neighbors
• Maintain profit and loss controls, inventory levels, labor and product cost monitoring
• Prepare regular reports for management and lead team meetings
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2+ years proven experience as restaurant management
• Be an aspiring, influential, hands-on leader
• Experience in planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, operations, etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Experience with hiring, training, and maintaining ongoing operational excellence
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, as well as standard food and beverage equipment maintenance
• Excellent professional presentation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (mobility, standing, walking, and lifting)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• RAMP and ServSafe Certified
• College degree in hospitality preferred but not required
Compensation Details:
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Join our team as a Manager where you can showcase your expertise while contributing to an exciting dining experience!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Shift:
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
Work Location: In person
The Tavern Group seeks an entrepreneurial spirited General Manager.
The General Manager will be responsible for the overall success of the total operations of the restaurant, focusing on engaging guests with locally inspired and sourced, fun, and honest food and beverage. We seek a beverage strong, dynamic personality to create and evolve thoughtful and fun fermented and distilled programs to pair with our food. This leader should have strong team building, communication and organizational skills required to build and maintain a lasting profitable restaurant and bar.
The GM first and foremost will foster and develop an extraordinary team culture. They will be a dynamic self-starter responsible for overseeing the opening and execution of efficient restaurant operations (from front to back), as well as maintaining high production, quality, and customer service standards with a guest first mentality.
The GM will oversee all aspects of financial management, execution of exemplary guest experience, and continuous training, development, and accountability of the team, aimed to motivate and deliver best-in-class hospitality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Upbeat and positive attitude
• Create an unforgettable food, beverage, and service experience
• Provide leadership, development, and motivation to the team to ensure guest experience is always paramount through consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverage
• Partner with back of house to ensure a cohesive mission and camaraderie among all staff
• Design strategies and sets goals for growth; oversees the development of short and long term financial and operational plans
• Foster an excited customer base, continuously striving to find ways to strengthen the restaurant’s community and outreach – including colleagues, guests, purveyors, neighbors
• Maintain profit and loss controls, inventory levels, labor and product cost monitoring
• Prepare regular reports for management and lead team meetings
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2+ years proven experience as restaurant management
• Be an aspiring, influential, hands-on leader
• Experience in planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, operations, etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Experience with hiring, training, and maintaining ongoing operational excellence
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, as well as standard food and beverage equipment maintenance
• Excellent professional presentation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (mobility, standing, walking, and lifting)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• RAMP and ServSafe Certified
• College degree in hospitality preferred but not required
Compensation Details:
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Join our team as a Manager where you can showcase your expertise while contributing to an exciting dining experience!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Shift:
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs
What is the federal minimum cash wage for tipped restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum cash wage for tipped restaurant employees is $2.13 per hour as of January 2026, provided tips bring total earnings to at least $7.25 per hour. Employers must supplement any shortfall to reach the full minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 40 hours per week.
What are the minimum age and experience requirements for entry-level restaurant jobs like dishwashers in the United States?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, workers must be at least 16 years old for most restaurant positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act as of 2026, with 14-15 year olds limited to non-hazardous roles during limited hours. No prior experience or education is required for entry-level roles such as dishwashers or bussers.
Which documents are required when applying for restaurant jobs in the United States?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, applicants must complete Form I-9 with documents proving identity and employment authorization such as a U.S. passport or driver's license plus Social Security card by the first day of work in 2026. Employers verify these within three business days.
How many hours per week can restaurant workers be scheduled and what leave applies in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor states that non-exempt restaurant employees receive overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5 times their rate as of 2026, with no federal cap on total weekly hours. There is no federal requirement for paid sick leave or vacation in restaurant jobs.
