Job Description
Job Description
General Manager – BoujieMana
Location: San Diego, CA
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary (DOE) + KPI-based bonus structure
Reports to: CEO
About Us:
BoujieMana is an upscale, Modern Mediterranean inspired restaurant rooted in joy, creativity, and soul. We blend elevated dining with community driven hospitality, creating a space where every guest feels like a VIP, is surrounded by beauty and every dish tells a story. With thoughtfully sourced ingredients, bold flavors, a curated wine and cocktail list, and a culture grounded in local philanthropy and expression, BoujieMana is where luxury meets intention and community in a approachable environment.
Summary:
We’re seeking a dynamic, experienced General Manager to lead BoujieMana’s front- and back-of-house operations with excellence, heart, and a fierce eye for detail. You will oversee a team of 50+ staff, guide the guest experience, drive financial performance, and embody the hospitality culture that defines us.
This isn’t just a GM role this is an opportunity to be the heartbeat of a soulful, design-forward, and philanthropic restaurant. We want to be an example to other restaurants of excellence and philanthropy.
What You'll Do:
Leadership & Culture
- Lead, train, and inspire a team of 50+ FOH/BOH employees with seasonal staffing fluctuations.
- Create a culture of excellence, warmth, and inclusivity where everyone feels seen and valued.
- Foster internal growth by mentoring emerging leaders and building team cohesion.
Guest Experience
- Ensure every guest interaction reflects BoujieMana’s premium standards: detail-oriented, elevated, joyful, inclusive and creating a memorable experience.
- Maintain ambiance and quality through sound, visuals, lighting, temperature, scent, and cleanliness every sensory detail matters.
- Lead from the floor with presence, poise, and personality expressed through a smile and kindness. We don’t like “servers are a dime a dozen language”.
Operational & Financial Management
- Oversee all aspects of daily operations: service, scheduling, staffing, cleanliness, and facility maintenance.
- Monitor and improve key metrics: labor cost, food cost, beverage cost, COGS, revenue, and profitability.
- Collaborate with the ownership team to innovate around menu evolution, events, and seasonal activations.
Wine & Beverage Oversight
- Uphold and enhance BoujieMana’s elevated wine and craft cocktail program.
- Work with bar leadership to train staff on wine knowledge, pairings, and service excellence.
- Curate beverage moments that enhance the guest journey and drive sales.
Events & Relationship Building
- Partner with Events Coordinator (or ownership) to host private dining, community events, and branded experiences. We have an events manager, and two large event venues.
- Build relationships with regulars, vendors, and local partners that generate long-term loyalty and business growth.
- Champion our philanthropic roots including cause driven events, local collaborations, and community storytelling.
What You Bring:
- Minimum 5 years of GM or AGM experience in upscale dining (Mediterranean or globally inspired cuisine a plus)
- Proven success in team leadership, financial oversight, and guest experience
- Deep knowledge of wine, spirits, and food pairings
- Emotionally intelligent with a VIP service mindset, confident, warm, genuine and HUMBLE
- Strong operational skills: P&L, labor scheduling, inventory, compliance
- Detail-obsessed with design sensibility understands how to curate space and vibe
- Flexible availability must be present during peak times, events, and weekends
- Experience or passion for community building, philanthropic engagement, and conscious hospitality, we like to make our own mold not fit into one.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary reflective of your expertise in the culinary arts.
- Full Onsite Gym Access: Take care of your well-being with complimentary access to our state-of-the-art onsite gym.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical: Quality healthcare coverage to keep you and your family in good health.
- Dental: Maintain a bright smile with dental coverage for preventive and restorative care.
- Vision: Ensure clear vision with coverage for eye exams and eyewear.
BoujieMana is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief or sexual orientation.