About this opportunity
La Vida Hospitality lists this General Manager opportunity in raleigh, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Summary of Position: Ready to lead something legendary? The General Manager role at Crooked Hammock Brewery isn’t your average GM gig. We’re looking for a culture-driven leader who can keep the good times flowing while driving results in four key areas: Leadership & Team Development, Operations, Financial Performance, and Marketing & Community Engagement. We’re not just a brewery; we’re a lifestyle. Our spaces are built for backyard escapes, where everyone feels like family. Joining our team means being part of something fresh, exciting, and full of heart. This is more than a job; it’s your chance to help build something unforgettable. Must Enjoy the Ride!
Duties & Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Recruit, onboard, and coach team members to become hospitality rockstars
Lead with heart, setting expectations and conducting regular check-ins and reviews
Manage scheduling to meet labor targets and business needs
Drive accountability while celebrating wins and creating a space where people thrive
Be a brand ambassador—living the Crooked Hammock values every day
OPERATIONS
Keep the ship tight: uphold SOPs, food quality, cleanliness, and service standards
Create systems and improvements that boost efficiency and guest satisfaction
Own the guest experience: build regulars, touch tables, and resolve issues fast
Enforce safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards
Ensure the location shines inside and out—this is your house!
FINANCIALS
Collaborate on budgets and forecasts
Analyze variances and take action to drive performance
Manage purchasing and labor to meet COGS and profit goals
Keep financial and HR records clean, timely, and accurate
MARKETING & COMMUNITY
Partner with the brand and marketing team to bring campaigns to life on-site
Lead local engagement, events, and partnerships that get the neighborhood buzzing
Inspire the team to be involved and invested in our community presence
Qualifications
5+ years in restaurant or brewpub leadership
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or a related field preferred
Passion for people, service, and building culture
Proven track record in operations, labor management, and financials
Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills
Strong understanding of hospitality systems and safety practices
ServSafe certified (or able to obtain)
Must be flexible, professional, and ready to lead nights/weekends
Able to lift up to 55 lbs and move up to 170 lbs (it’s a brewery, after all!)
Proficiency in basic computer applications, word processing, spreadsheet, Google Docs, internet, POS;
Frequently walk and occasionally bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop and crouch. This position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds.
Compensation
This position pays a competitive salary, plus benefits and awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!
Benefits for our salaried team - PTO & vacation, health insurance, & wellness resources
Unlimited growth potential
Travel opportunities
Team events & outings like our recent ski trip to the Poconos
Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts
Employee appreciation events & seasonal parties
Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
Food, beverage & retail discounts
...and tons more! We’re firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!
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Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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