General Manager

General Manager

Mission Ave Bar & Grill – Oceanside, CA

Mission Ave Bar & Grill is a whiskey-forward neighborhood restaurant in downtown Oceanside with a strong local following, a positive team culture, and a growing events and Spirit Society program.

We're hiring a General Manager to own the floor, develop people, and protect the vibe that makes Mission Ave feel like Mission Ave.

This role is not about hiding in an office, running spreadsheets all day, or "fixing" a broken restaurant.
This role is about leading people, setting standards, and making service feel confident and smooth every night.

What This Role Actually Is

• Lead from the floor during peak service
• Coach servers and bartenders in real time (calm, direct, respectful)
• Run short, intentional pre-shifts
• Own guest experience and guest recovery
• Develop leads and future managers
• Execute service standards and revenue initiatives
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef (clear lanes, no turf wars)
• Turn vision into consistent execution

What This Role Is Not

• Not a corporate clipboard GM
• Not a "my last place did it this way" role
• Not a micromanager or disciplinarian position
• Not a job for someone who avoids weekends

If you don't enjoy being present on the floor during busy shifts, this won't be a fit.

Who Thrives Here

You'll do well here if you:

• Lead with calm confidence, not ego
• Care deeply about culture and energy
• Coach instead of control
• Believe consistency beats intensity
• Take ownership without blame
• Enjoy developing people

Experience We're Looking For

• Previous GM or senior FOH leadership experience
• Strong hospitality instincts
• Proven ability to lead teams through busy service
• Solid understanding of labor, scheduling, and service flow
• High emotional intelligence

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000 – $90,000 base salary
• Performance bonuses tied to sales, labor, and guest experience
• PTO
• Manager dining privileges
• Strong owner support and clear expectations
• Opportunity to grow with a stable, well-run operation

What Success Looks Like

• Staff feels supported and confident
• Service standards are consistent
• Guests feel the vibe immediately
• The room runs smoothly — even on slammed weekends

How to Apply

If you're a people-first leader who values culture, accountability, and calm execution, we'd love to talk.

Apply with your resume and a short note about why this role interests you.

We're looking for a leader who makes the room feel better — not louder.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person