General Manager at Burma Inc – Menlo Park, California

Location: Alisio`s Mexican Cocina

Position: General Manager

Salary: $110,000 - 120,000 (DOE)

Calling all foodies, the passionate, the inspired!

A new restaurant with modern elevated Mexican Cuisine is on its way from one of the best restaurant groups in the Bay Area and we are seeking a skilled General Manager with 3-5 years of experience, ideally in the Palo Alto or Peninsula Area. Candidates with upscale dining backgrounds, new restaurant opening experience, and time spent with a prominent Bay Area hospitality group are strongly preferred.

The name Alisio`s is inspired by los vientos alisio`s (the trade winds), which represent movement, connection, and vibrant coastal culture. Our restaurant aims to capture this spirit by highlighting bold Mexican flavors and genuine warmth, which is the key to our hospitality.

We are seeking an accomplished and polished General Manager to lead the debut of our newest Mexican concept in the heart of Menlo Park. This is a distinguished opportunity for our experienced hospitality professional to guide a world-class opening and established a standard of excellence from day one.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• 3-5 years of tenure as a General Manager within a renowned, high-end restaurant group
• Demonstrated expertise in new restaurant openings at the premium level
• Exceptional leadership presence with a refined understanding of high-touch guest service
• Deep operational knowledge, including financial acumen, team development, and brand stewardship
• Strong ability to maintain the highest standards of hospitality, discretion, and professionalism
• A poised, strategic thinker who excels in sophisticated, fast-paced environments within the NRO environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of the opening process - from pre-launch planning to operational execution
• Recruit, train, and inspire a team capable of delivering elevated and intuitive service
• Uphold the brand standards while curating an unforgettable guest experience
• Partner with ownership and culinary leadership to execute vision and maintain consistency
• Oversee financial performance, forecasting, inventory management, and operational excellence
• Foster a culture of refinement, integrity, and genuine hospitality
• We are all about people, therefore, the mentality of "Us" than "Me" is highly appreciated

What We Offer:

• The rare opportunity to launch a premier dining destination from the ground up
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• A supportive, visionary ownership team committed to excellence
• A long-term growth potential within an expanding portfolio of restaurant concepts

If you embody grace, leadership, and a deep passion for warm and team-oriented hospitality, we invite you to join us.

You will also:

• Work with front and back of the house leadership team, hire, train and develop each and everyone
• Have clarity from the ownership group about your day-to-day responsibilities
• Will be able to bring your vision to life within the company guidelines and strict parameters
• This position reports to the Vice President (VP) of Restaurant Operations

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $110,000 - 120,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision and 401K
• Opportunity to work in a creative and culturally rich culinary environment
• Dining discounts across family of restaurants

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO):

Burma Food Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and other protected classes. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest conviction records, consistent with legal requirements, in addition to federal law requirements. Burma Food Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.