Proprietor (General Manager) at Ted's Montana Grill in Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Ted's Montana Grill isn't your ordinary restaurant, so we aren't looking for ordinary people. While we’re Premium, Polished and Professional, we’re also Cool (known as 3 PC). We live by “The Big Sky Spirit” which is our moral compass and is evident in everything that we do.

Proprietor

Primary Objective:

The Proprietor, under the leadership of the Director of Operations, is responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant. Core responsibilities include performance, guest satisfaction, increased sales and profitability, while actively ensuring the restaurant meets financial and operating goals.

At Ted’s our Proprietors don’t have a buy-in but are empowered to make a difference and lead their business.

Core Responsibilities:

People

Proprietors are accountable for ensuring our team members effortlessly deliver “Big Sky Moments” to every guest while our fellow managers are delivering the same to our team members. They set clear expectations through providing direction and honest feedback that offers praise, performance improvement and career development. After all, The Big Sky is the Limit.

• Recruitment and Retention


• Training and Development


• Supervision and Leadership

Sales

As an active member in their community, Ted’s Proprietors function with an ownership mentality. They go above and beyond to maintain the quality and consistency our guests crave (no compromises, no short-cuts, no matter what).

• Sales Growth


• Guest Service


• Quality of Operations

Profits

They’re business savvy, setting their annual budget and managing their live P/L statement weekly. In partnership with their Culinary Manager/Chef & FOH Manager, our Proprietors uphold all standards of operational excellence.

• Profitability


• Financial Reporting

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years as a General Manager or Managing Partner


• Polished casual, upscale or fine dining experience (preferred)


• Sustainable operational results with solid job history


• Stellar business acumen – managing a P&L, scheduling, ordering/inventory


• Enjoys hands-on leadership in a scratch kitchen restaurant

Are you a driven leader looking for a career in a fast-paced scratch kitchen serving locally-sourced ingredients? If so, we could be the perfect recipe. Just like we are committed to serving the highest quality dishes, we are committed to the success of our Management Team. We have created a culture of food and hospitality where success is owed to group effort, and everyone takes ownership. The values and ideals shared at Ted’s are not the founders’ alone. Every team member past and present has built the proud culture you see at Ted’s today. We invite you to contribute to this legacy through your unique talents and personality.

Ted’s Montana Grill is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify employer.

Hospitality

We take great pride in ensuring all guests receive a warm and memorable experience leaving them feeling better than when they came in. From a bowl of half sours to our two-dollar bills, we empower each team member to deliver Big Sky Moments in ways that are natural and effortless to Ted’s and our guests.

THE EXPERIENCE

Our restaurants represent classic saloons of the 19th century where cattlemen and land barons found a little relaxation after a hard day’s work.

SUSTAINABILITY

We believe in leaving a better world for future generations. You’ll see this in our commitment to local growers, the paper straws, the Boraxo soap in our restrooms and sustainable choices in our kitchen operations.

We are steadfast in our commitment to people, product and prosperity. Ted’s Montana Grill develops and encourages people to become leaders and engage the hearts and minds of our teams.