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At Playa Bowls, we live our brand in our actions and in the relationships that we make in our communities. Our focus is to provide a bowl full of deliciousness to every guest, delivered with authenticity and passion for the Playa way. What began as a pair of blenders, a patio table, and a fridge has flourished into a 200-unit operator and franchisor of the leading fast casual restaurant concept.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nCompetitive pay: We offer competitive base pay and a great incentive bonus participation program! \nEmployee Benefits: We offer Paid Time Off, Vision, Dental, Health benefits and a 401(k) plan. \nAdvancement Opportunity: Our Playa Bowls training program will allow you to develop your skills and grow in your career! \nFun Environment: We are always dancing, smiling & having lots of fun!\nPlaya Discounts: Free food on each shift and 30% off when not working!\nWHO YOU ARE\nYou’re a positive and enthusiastic people-person, who may just so happen to have a passion for fruit, superfoods, and all things healthy! As the General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a Playa Bowls location. The Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The General Manager is responsible for a full team of Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, career growth, entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and an occasional silly food pun, we want you!\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nCheck products to ensure consistency, palatability, and flavor conformity\nInvestigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, and accommodations\nSchedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity\nMonitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented up to Company standards\nMonitor budgets and payroll records and review financial transactions to ensure expenditures are authorized and budgeted by utilizing appropriate computer systems and software\nSchedule Team Members hours utilizing appropriate systems/software and assign duties to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation\nMonitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities\nKeep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate\nEstablish and evaluate standards for personnel performance and customer service\nReview work procedures and operational issues to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety\nPerform some food preparation or service tasks such as clearing tables, re-stocking, and serving food and beverages when necessary\nMaintain food and equipment inventories and keep weekly inventory records\nOrganize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel matters, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining facilities\nOrder and purchase equipment and supplies\nAssess staffing needs, and recruit staff using Company methods such as ADP WFN, advertisements, or attendance at job fairs \nArrange for equipment maintenance and repairs and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control\nUtilize point of sale cash register. Count money and make bank deposits\nFill out business or government forms, maintain records, reports, files, and safety reports\nAdhere to Company opening and closing procedures and maintain accompanying records\nLives the Playa Bowls mission, purpose, and values \nWHAT YOU’LL BRING\nCustomer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.\nAdministration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.\nSupply Chain - Knowledge of raw materials, supply processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective supply and distribution of goods.\nPersonnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.\nSales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.\nCommunication - Speaking to others to convey information effectively. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.\nActive Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.\nCritical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches for both current and future problem-solving and decision- making. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.\nMathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.\nMonitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.\nEquipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.\nOperation, Monitoring and Control - Controlling operations of equipment and systems. Monitoring equipment to ensure proper operation.\nOperations Analysis - Analyzing operational needs of business and adjusting accordingly.\nREQUIREMENTS\nMust pass the required PB Food Safety certification requirement within 3 months of employment.\nMeet business goals set out by the company in key metrics\nMust work a minimum of 40 hours a week, including weekends and holidays but expected to work as the business dictates\nESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time\nMust be able to lift or otherwise move 25-40 pounds occasionally\nMust be able to retrieve items from high and low shelving, the fridge/freezer, and under counters.\nMISSION\nInspire and support our communities one bowl at a time.\nVALUES\nReal Deal. Playa Passion. Powerhouse. Big Wave Chaser. Dawn Patrol\n“Playa Bowls is an equal opportunity employer. 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