General Manager in Training
General Manager in Training
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Salary Range:
$65,000 - $85,000/annually
Job Summary:
Our GMIT role is designed to develop future General Managers — and for those who excel, our Managing Partner Program creates a pathway to deeper ownership, profit-sharing opportunity, and long-term leadership within the Buona organization.
Responsibilities:
· Achieve sales targets
· Recognize all revenue areas & development strategies to impact sales
· Enforce and execute advertising and marketing plans, and HR and training materials
· Manage and control direct expenses
· Direct labor, food cost variances, repairs and maintenance, discounts, and other direct expenses
· Selection, retention, supervision, and training of all employees
· Conduct quarterly reviews
· Adhere to established training programs
· Determine advancement/termination
· Develop employees into shift managers
· Provide guidance to our talented & motivated team and lead them toward success
· Embrace our balanced corporate structure and strong, family-culture
· Enforce policies, procedures, and controls
Qualifications and Skills:
· Ability to lead 10+ team members per shift
· Ability to work with budgets, payroll, revenue, and forecasting
· Strong knowledge of commonly used restaurant practices, concepts, and procedures
· Strong administrative, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritizing skills
· Strong leadership and communication skills
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
· Quarterly and periodic bonuses
· Work/Life Balance + PTO
· Referral Programs ($1500 per referred manager)
· Training & Development Programs
· Restaurant & Catering Discount
- Posted: 07/09/2026
- Location(s): 1588 Naperville Wheaton Road, Naperville IL 60563, United States
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- Job category: Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, General Manager
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