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General Manager of Quick Service Restaurants

Eataly, Dallas, TX, United States


Job Description
Eataly’s bustling marketplaces contain a variety of quick service counters featuring coffee and drinks, pastries and gelato, pizza and focaccia, paninis and grab-and-go meal options. The General Manager of QSR directs the complex QSR operations at an Eataly location, collaborating closely with Retail and Full Service Restaurants. Reports directly to the Director of Store Operations and reports functionally to the Director of QSR Operations. Directly oversees the QSR Assistant General Managers, and QSR Service Leads, as well as hourly Sales Associates and Baristas.

Organizes and directs the store’s QSR operations to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, policies, quality and guest experience standards

Builds and leads a high‑performing team: sources and hires, effectively trains, motivates, evaluates, develops and retains talent

Oversees day‑to‑day operations, optimizing schedules and the deployment of the team to minimize labor costs and maximize sales

Ensures the team always offers a consistent, high level of service to all guests

Executes strategies around pricing, merchandizing, new products and promotions aimed at increasing efficiencies and driving sales

Analyzes and takes responsibility for the financials of the QSR department with a focus on COGS and labor

Partners with senior leaders and the corporate team on the QSR business growth strategy for the store

Prepares weekly updates on the QSR department and collaborates interdepartmentally to plan activities and achieve all store goals

Estimates food and beverage needs, and requisitions or purchases food, beverage, supplies and equipment; receives and checks orders to ensure that they adhere to specifications

Assists with employee payroll, scheduling and terminations as needed

Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

6+ years of management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced quick service or counter service venue

Exceptional communication, leadership, motivational and team‑building skills

Demonstrated problem‑solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and common retail Point of Sales systems

Experience and knowledge in coffee, coffee production and manual espresso machines

Experience with Italian food products and wine preferred

Job Requirements

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays

Availability to travel up to 10% of the time

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to exert well‑paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Ability to operate equipment such as a manual espresso machine, drink blender, juicer and cash register

Benefits and Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match or RRSP

Bonus program

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral bonus program

and more!

Pay Range: $75k - $85k.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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