General Manager

About this position

Company: Solera Kitchen + Wine Bar

Location: 210 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740 (on-site, full-time)

Pay: $78,000 - $96,000 per year (salary, based on experience)

Solera Kitchen + Wine Bar is a chef-driven restaurant and wine bar on Main Street in Seal Beach. We're hiring a General Manager to run the entire restaurant. You'll report directly to the owners and work closely with our Executive Chef, who leads the back of house, to set the standard for hospitality, service, and the guest experience.

This is also a chance to build what's next. Within the first year, the GM will help find and open Solera's second location in a city near Seal Beach.

What you'll do:

- Own front-of-house operations, service standards, and the guest experience

- Hire, train, schedule, and lead the FOH team, and manage labor to budget

- Own the P&L, cost controls, and weekly numbers, with clear reporting to the owners

- Partner closely with the Executive Chef on menus, events, and keeping FOH and BOH in sync

- Grow private events, buyouts, and community partnerships

- Keep wine and beverage programs, inventory, vendors, and compliance in good order

- Help scout, plan, and open a second location

Who you are:

- Experienced general manager of a full-service restaurant, ideally with a strong wine program

- Leads from the floor and holds a team to a high bar

- Comfortable with labor percentage, cost of goods, and P&L

- Ready to grow with a small, ambitious group

- Must live within 30 minutes of Seal Beach

Pay and perks:

- $78,000 - $96,000 per year, based on experience

- Company truck after 6 months

- Benefits negotiable

To apply, send your resume and a short note about the restaurants you've run.

Location and commute

Seal Beach, CA .

Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.

How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3267302623.