General Manager

About this role

General Manager

Castaway - Burbank, CA 91501

Start Date 09/29/2026

Overview

Salary Range

$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Any

Description

Company Overview:

Named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America", Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC.

Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

General Manager

Our mission is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

Top-notch Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Pay: $ 140,000-$160,000 / year plus bonus

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to oversee all aspects of our restaurant's operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-volume restaurants, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving revenue growth.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• + Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction by maintaining high-quality food, service, and ambiance.
• Lead and manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff to build a motivated and effective team.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Monitor and control inventory, budgets, and costs to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Foster a positive work environment and uphold company values and standards.
• Handle customer complaints and feedback professionally and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in full-service restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume setting, with a minimum of 2 years in a GM role or above.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to walk and stand for hours at a time, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.