About this opportunity
Pasta Amore lists this General Manager opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GENERAL MANAGER
Position Summary
We are a locally owned, financially stable restaurant group with four existing locations with goals to continue growing. We are seeking a hands‑on General Manager with accountability to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The General Manager at this location is directly supported by an Assistant General Manager, Lead Server, and Lead Bartender. The General Manager oversees Front‑of‑House operations while ensuring alignment with the kitchen and maintaining high standards in hospitality: service, quality, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
1) Operations & Guest Experience
Lead daily FOH operations and oversee overall restaurant flow
Ensure exceptional guest service and resolve issues promptly
Maintain high standards of food, beverage, and service quality
Actively manage the floor and support all service positions as needed
Develop and maintain rapport with guests and being present in dining areas during key service times.
Delegate responsibilities appropriately to Assistant General Manager and other key employees.
Perform weekly evaluation of financial and performance metrics and lead weekly staff meetings to review findings with key employees and owners highlighting successes and items needing attention.
2) Team Leadership & Accountability
Hire, train, and develop FOH staff and Assistant Managers
Hold team accountable for attendance, side work, performance, and attitude
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
Foster a positive, professional, and high-performance culture
3) Scheduling, Labor & Payroll
Build and manage staff schedules based on business needs
Oversee timekeeping, payroll accuracy, and tip pooling
Control labor costs and adjust staffing levels as needed
4) Financial & Inventory Management
Strong focus on meeting budget and financial objectives
Manage ordering and inventory for FOH and bar
Forecast needs based on sales trends
Control costs, minimize waste, and maintain profitability
Oversee cash handling and tip distribution
5) Bar, Wine & Beverage Program
Oversee bar operations and service standards
Maintain wine program, inventory, and staff education
Ensure consistency and quality of all beverages
Execute bar service when needed
6) Training & Development
Train and hold staff accountable for service standards, menu knowledge, and systems
Ensure full understanding of menu builds and execution
Cross-train staff across all FOH positions
Develop Assistant Managers into leadership roles
7) Cleanliness & Compliance
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe restaurant
Enforce sanitation, safety, and company standards
8) Qualifications
Proven restaurant management experience (GM or FOH Manager)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Financial understanding of profit and loss statements, labor, cost control, and inventory
Ability to work under limited supervison in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong food, beverage, and wine knowledge
Hands‑on—able to execute all FOH roles when needed
Success in This Role
High-level guest satisfaction and repeat business and maintaining high ratings.
Creating a strong, accountable, well‑trained team
Profitability through relentless focus on budgets
Consistent execution of company standards for hospitality - great food and great service.
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Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
Who can apply
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