About this opportunity
BelAir Cantina lists this Restaurant GM: Lead Ops & Team—Flexible Schedule opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Manager – BelAir Cantina
Are you a restaurant leader who knows how to build a great team, deliver an unforgettable guest experience, and drive strong business results? We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our BelAir Cantina team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being present in the restaurant, developing people, and creating a workplace where team members and guests genuinely want to return.
What You’ll Do
As General Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the success of
the restaurant, including:
Leading, coaching, and developing the restaurant management and hourly teams
Creating a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture
Delivering exceptional hospitality and consistently high food and beverage standards
Recruiting, training, scheduling, and retaining great team members
Managing labor, food costs, inventory, sales, and other key performance measures
Maintaining restaurant cleanliness, safety, licensing, and operational compliance
Addressing guest concerns promptly and professionally
Partnering with company leadership to achieve restaurant and company goals
Conducting weekly management meetings and communicating clear priorities
Supporting other restaurant locations when occasional business needs arise
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate is a confident and approachable leader who takes
ownership, communicates clearly, and knows how to bring out the best in a team.
Qualifications include:
At least three years of restaurant management experience; General Manager experience preferred
Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills
Experience managing restaurant financial performance, including labor and food costs
Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma or equivalent; college degree is a plus
Must be at least 21 years old
Reliable transportation
Bilingual skills are a plus
A current Wisconsin Food Manager Certification and local operator’s
license are preferred. We can assist the selected candidate with required
certifications and eligible licensing expenses.
Schedule and Work Environment
Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
Approximately 45 or more hours per week, based on business needs
Must have the flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
This is an in-person, hands-on restaurant leadership position
Occasional travel to other company locations may be required
Benefits and Perks
We believe great leaders deserve to be supported both at work and outside
of it. Our benefits and perks include:
Competitive salary
Three weeks of paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
401(k) with company match
Supplemental benefit options
Generous team member discounts at all restaurants within our group
PerkSpot employee discount program
Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
Company-paid ServSafe Manager certification
Reimbursement for required bartender or operator licensing
Company-provided CPR, first aid, AED, and Narcan training
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
A people-focused culture that values hospitality, teamwork, and individual growth
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
Stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes up to 10 hours
Work actively throughout the restaurant and assist the team as needed
Occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Meet the scheduling and physical demands of a busy restaurant operation
If you’re ready to take ownership of a restaurant, develop an outstanding
team, and be part of a growing restaurant group, we’d love to meet you. Apply
today!
Born and raised in Milwaukee, BelAir Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The BelAir vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy—the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, BelAir brings warmth and sincerity to a dining experience like no other.
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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