General Manager – Beffa’s (St. Louis)

Overview

Beffa’s is a locally owned neighborhood bar and restaurant seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead day-to-day operations. This is a growth opportunity for a motivated operator ready to take full operational ownership in an independent, community-driven environment.

The GM will oversee bar and kitchen operations, manage staff, control prime cost, and work directly with ownership to improve revenue and profitability.

This role is ideal for a strong Assistant GM, Bar Manager, or Kitchen Manager ready to step into a full leadership position.

Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee daily FOH and BOH operations

• Create and manage staff schedules

• Ensure consistent open/close procedures

• Maintain service, food quality, and cleanliness standards

Financial Management

• Monitor food cost and labor cost (prime cost focus)

• Manage ordering and inventory (food and liquor)

• Reduce waste and improve cost efficiency

• Review weekly sales and labor reports with ownership

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, and develop staff

• Maintain accountability and professional culture

• Handle performance and disciplinary issues

Growth Support

• Support event nights and promotional initiatives

• Maintain strong guest engagement

• Identify operational improvements that drive revenue

Qualifications

• 2–4 years restaurant/bar management experience

• Strong understanding of food and labor cost control

• Experience supervising both kitchen and bar teams

• Organized, accountable, and self-motivated

• Comfortable in a hands-on environment

Compensation

• Performance bonus based on:

  • Prime cost improvement

  • Revenue growth

  • Operational stability

• Opportunity for increased compensation as revenue grows

What Success Looks Like

Within 6 months:

• Prime cost trending below current levels

• Improved scheduling efficiency

• Consistent weekend performance

• Clear systems and structure in place