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.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays: Recharge and celebrate with paid time off and holiday benefits for full-time employees

BoujieMana is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief or sexual orientation.

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