General Manager - Restaurant

GENERAL MANAGER – SWAGGY'S TENDERS, BURGERS & BEER

Location: Dallas, TX

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing (Potential $90,000–$105,000+ Total Compensation)

Build Something From The Ground Up

SWAGGY'S is a new fast-casual restaurant concept focused on hand-breaded chicken tenders, smash burgers, ice-cold beer, and genuine hospitality.

We're looking for a Founding General Manager who wants more than just a job. We are seeking a leader who wants to build a team, create a culture, drive results, and participate directly in the success of the business.

This is an opportunity to join at the ground level and help launch what we believe can become a growing restaurant brand.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $70,000-$80,000 based on experience
• Monthly performance bonus opportunity
• Quarterly profit-sharing opportunity tied directly to restaurant profitability
• Paid vacation
• Career advancement opportunities as the company grows
• Strong ownership support
• Significant autonomy in day-to-day operations

We believe great leaders should be rewarded for results. In addition to salary, SWAGGY'S offers both performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities tied directly to restaurant success.

What You'll Do

Lead Operations

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations
• Ensure exceptional food quality, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Drive speed of service and operational excellence
• Maintain all food safety and health department standards
• Manage opening and closing procedures
• Lead by example and maintain high operating standards

Build & Develop Teams

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain great people
• Develop Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members
• Create a positive, accountable culture
• Coach team members to achieve their full potential
• Establish standards that guests and employees can count on

Build Your Team

We welcome candidates who have built strong teams throughout their careers and may have trusted Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, or key hospitality professionals they would like to bring with them.

The right General Manager will play a major role in assembling the opening team and creating the culture that defines SWAGGY'S.

Inventory & Purchasing

• Order/Manage food, beverages, and supply inventory
• Maintain proper inventory levels while minimizing waste
• Receive and verify deliveries
• Monitor food costs and usage trends
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Conduct weekly and monthly inventory counts
• Ensure products meet company quality standards

Drive Financial Performance

• Manage labor, food, and beverage costs
• Oversee inventory and purchasing controls
• Analyze inventory variances and waste
• Improve profitability through strong execution
• Monitor sales trends and operating metrics
• Maintain accountability for restaurant financial performance
• Treat the business as if it were your own

Deliver Outstanding Hospitality

• Ensure every guest receives an exceptional experience
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly
• Build relationships with regular guests and community members
• Create an environment where guests want to return again and again

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 3 years of General Manager experience in a restaurant environment
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Strong understanding of labor management, food cost controls, and restaurant financials
• Experience managing food ordering and inventory systems
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Valid Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)

Preferred

• Fast casual or QSR experience
• New restaurant opening experience
• Experience leading high-volume operations
• Beer and alcohol service management experience
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L statements and operating metrics

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Leads from the front, not from an office
• Thinks and acts like an owner
• Builds strong teams and develops future leaders
• Holds themselves and others accountable
• Takes pride in hospitality and execution
• Understands both people and numbers
• Takes ownership of results
• Wants to grow with a company rather than simply manage a shift

Our Philosophy

We don't believe great restaurants are built by absentee management.

We believe they are built by leaders who care about their people, take ownership of results, and create an environment where both employees and guests want to return.

If you're excited about building a team, launching a new concept, and helping create something special from day one, we'd love to talk.

Apply today and help build SWAGGY'S from the ground up.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person