General Manager

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time General Manager to oversee one or more locations opening in our growing Washington D.C market. This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as they embark on their next stage of accelerated growth. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience operating food retail spaces (multi-unit or high volume single-unit), loves building and leading teams, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!).

The Multi-Unit General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of their assigned store(s). This includes managing people operations, sales, inventory, and the guest service experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning stations for employees
• Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, disciplining, and terminating employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Achieves financial objectives by monitoring sales targets, maintaining budgets, and properly forecasting labor
• Upholds excellent standard of customer service
• Ensures availability of merchandise and services by communicating with vendors; maintaining inventories
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for customers and employees
• Rolls out new menu items to team members and communicates these changes throughout the retail space
• Processes weekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner
• Orders and maintains uniform supply and successfully holds all employees to uniform standard
• Addresses all maintenance issues

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• ServSafe Manager Food Handlers license required
• 2+ years of experience in a food retail management role preferred
• Prior experience managing a team required
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards
• Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly
• Stand for extended periods of time regularly
• Walk up and down stairs regularly 
• Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

PERKS + BENEFITS

• Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
• Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
• 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
• Paid Sick Time
• Yearly Performance Reviews