General Manager
Solera - Kitchen + Wine Bar
210 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740, United States
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Required Years of Experience
6+ years
Job Details
Job title: General Manager
Company: Solera Kitchen + Wine Bar
Location: 210 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740 (on-site, full-time)
Pay: $78,000 - $96,000 per year (salary, based on experience)
Solera Kitchen + Wine Bar is a chef-driven restaurant and wine bar on Main Street in Seal Beach. We're hiring a General Manager to run the entire restaurant. You'll report directly to the owners and work closely with our Executive Chef, who leads the back of house, to set the standard for hospitality, service, and the guest experience.
This is also a chance to build what's next. Within the first year, the GM will help find and open Solera's second location in a city near Seal Beach.
What you'll do:
- Own front-of-house operations, service standards, and the guest experience
- Hire, train, schedule, and lead the FOH team, and manage labor to budget
- Own the P&L, cost controls, and weekly numbers, with clear reporting to the owners
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef on menus, events, and keeping FOH and BOH in sync
- Grow private events, buyouts, and community partnerships
- Keep wine and beverage programs, inventory, vendors, and compliance in good order
- Help scout, plan, and open a second location
Who you are:
- Experienced general manager of a full-service restaurant, ideally with a strong wine program
- Leads from the floor and holds a team to a high bar
- Comfortable with labor percentage, cost of goods, and P&L
- Ready to grow with a small, ambitious group
- Must live within 30 minutes of Seal Beach
Pay and perks:
- $78,000 - $96,000 per year, based on experience
- Company truck after 6 months
- Benefits negotiable
To apply, send your resume and a short note about the restaurants you've run.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($78,000.00 - $96,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Company truck after 6 months; benefits negotiable.
Required Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Training and Development
Budget Management
Financial Acumen
Strategic Planning
Collaboration
Event Planning
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Solera is a scratch kitchen and wine bar on Main Street in Seal Beach, opened in 2026. We serve Modern European-inspired food rooted in French, Italian, and Spanish foundations, paired with a 60-label wine program featuring Old World selections, curated by-the-glass pours, and Coravin showcases. Charcuterie and Take Away are central to our concept. This is an owner-operated independent with high standards and a long-term vision.
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