Exciting new restaurant from James Beard best chef, Tony Messina and Star Chefs rising star nominee Patrick Lipscomb, Common Craft’s mission is to shine a spotlight on the craftspeople, processes, and products behind the restaurant industry.

At the center of the concept is The Current, a rotating program that highlights a single theme at a time, whether that is a product, tool, place, process, or person. Each Current typically runs four to six weeks and can include custom menus, decor change over, events, educational elements, and original content that brings the theme to life.

In addition, there is a second experience within the space built around cocktail craft called The Stillroom. It’s a completely different environment than the main dining room. Rather than leaning into a traditional speakeasy vibe, we have designed it to be brighter and greener, putting botanicals, garnishes, and the ingredients we love front and center.

Footprint: ~6,500 sq ft + patio (brand-new buildout)

Type: Full-time

Compensation: Strong salary + strong incentives + vested ownership opportunity

JOB SCOPE
The Common Craft GM is responsible for leading the daily operations of the restaurant. They direct and coach the hourly teams in the operation and ensure the team member experience, guest experience and financial health of the business are in line with the standards, vision, and goals of ownership.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Work with the management team and ownership to develop and execute strategies to achieve operational goals at the restaurant level.
• Serve as the ambassador of Common Craft to their team, the community.
• Submit weekly schedules that deliver a great Common Craft experience while remaining fiscally responsible to budgeted targets.
• Lead daily and weekly walk through’s to ensure facilities are up to our standard.
• Ensure that HR practices are consistent with Common Craft’s values and compliant with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Lead a best-in-class approach to cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and food safety.
• Exhibit knowledge of all operational systems. Including the ability to train and delegate to direct reports.
• Leads the delivery of great food, great service, and the Common Craft experience to all guests.
• Maintain a positive work environment via effective, professional communication with other employees and managers.

Requirements:

• Friendly, outgoing, energetic team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to think quickly and multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to delegate to hourly staff members and organize teams appropriately.
• Flexible availability including nights and weekends and holidays.
• General food and beverage knowledge (craft beer, cocktails, and wine).
• Excellent service knowledge and standards.
• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a leadership level supervising a full-service restaurant.
• Well-versed in restaurant industry-specific labor laws.
• Proficient in a variety of technology systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Open Table, and Toast POS.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to effectively train, coach, evaluate, and discipline employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has a desire to learn and grow. While availability on nights, weekends, and holidays is a requirement, our team works with/around each other to ensure that everyone has a balanced schedule.

Compensation & Growth

• Strong base salary with a strong incentive plan tied to the restaurant’s success.
• Opportunity to vest into ownership—this isn’t just a job; it’s a long-term investment in something bigger.
• Profit-sharing incentives based on financial and creative performance.
• Industry exposure and collaboration with top artisans across food, beverage, and craft industries.

What We Offer

• The chance to help a brand-new restaurant and redefine experiential dining.
• A mission-driven environment where your creativity and leadership have real impact.
• Daily collaboration with an incredible network of artisans and industry professionals.
• Compensation that ties you to the business and the long-term success of the mission.

Common Craft is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.