General Manager - Opening Team
General Manager – Opening Team
Location: Pasadena, CA
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 + Bonus Potential
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing Los Angeles-based hospitality group known for its artisan bakery and café concept. This role is for a brand-new concept from the same group: a red-sauce Italian neighbourhood restaurant opening in Pasadena, blending the energy and nostalgia of an 1980s Italian-American restaurant with a modern, California-forward hospitality experience — high-quality ingredients, scratch-made pasta, an ancient grain focus, and a strong wine program. This will be the group's first pizza-driven concept and marks an exciting stage of growth.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced, energetic, hospitality-driven General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operations of this new restaurant.
This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on building teams, shaping culture, and growing with an expanding restaurant group. The successful candidate will play a key role in opening the restaurant, establishing operating standards, and creating the guest experience from day one.
We're looking for someone who brings:
Strong personality and positive energyA genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiencesExperience opening and operating successful restaurantsAbility to build, lead, and develop high-performing teamsStrong leadership presence and a community-focused mindsetKey Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of restaurant operations and opening executionRecruit, train, and develop a strong hospitality teamCreate and maintain a positive restaurant cultureDeliver exceptional guest experiences and service standardsManage daily operations including scheduling, labour, inventory, and financial performancePartner with ownership and culinary leadership to execute the concept's visionSupport future growth and operational development within the groupBuild strong relationships within the Pasadena community