Dog Haus Biergarten — General Manager
Dog Haus Biergarten isn't your average restaurant gig. We serve gourmet hot dogs, elevated sausages, burgers, chicken, and plant-based options alongside our renowned Bad-Ass Breakfast Burrito concept — all backed by a full bar featuring Haus cocktails and craft beer in a Biergarten environment. We take the operation behind it just as seriously as the food in front of it.
We're a locally and family-owned multi-unit franchise group growing in the Valley, and we're looking for an experienced General Manager who leads with accountability, runs a tight ship, and actually wants to be part of something being built — not just maintained.
Dog Haus has been named to Fast Casual's Top 10 Movers and Shakers list since 2020 and is a Franchise Times Top Brand to Buy. Our Arizona franchise group has earned Operator of the Year, Marketer of the Year, and Business Leader of the Year recognition — and we're just getting started in the Valley.
What you'll own
- You'll run the full operation of your location with direct support from our District Manager. That means:
- Recruiting, developing, and leading your team
- Labor and COGs performance — you're accountable to the numbers
- Inventory management and ordering
- P&L oversight and budget management
- Forecasting and scheduling
- Health, safety, and compliance standards
- Customer experience and conflict resolution
What we offer
- $60,000 – $70,000+ annually, commensurate with experience
- Structured schedule: five tens — while most restaurant managers are grinding 65+ hour weeks, our GMs are building and leading the team that runs the floor. We believe in leaders of leaders, not managers doing every shift solo.
- You'll be hands-on during peak periods — this isn't a suit-and-spreadsheet role — but you'll have AGMs and/or shift leads under you to develop and rely on
- Health insurance
- Paid time off — and we actually mean it. We have high standards and we expect a lot from our GMs, but we believe in giving our team the tools, support, and rest they need to perform at that level long-term. Burning people out isn't a strategy.
- Growth opportunity within an actively expanding franchise group
- Tenured managers are eligible for performance-based incentive compensation
- Direct reporting relationship with our District Manager, and ownership that has actually worked in restaurants — we're not absentee investors. When you have a problem, the people above you have lived it.
What we're looking for
- Proven restaurant management experience in a high-volume environment
- Strong leadership and team development track record
- Comfort with P&L, labor management, and operational metrics
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Full availability required — our GMs work better shifts by design, but you're responsible for your location 24/7. Evenings and weekends aren't optional, they're part of owning the role.
Bonus points if you bring:
- Experience with third-party delivery platforms
- Bar management or craft beer knowledge
- Local area marketing or social media experience
- New restaurant opening experience
Join #TheAbsoluteWurst team. It's a real job, a real culture, and a real opportunity to grow with a brand that's just getting started in the Valley.
Work schedule
- 10 hour shift
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance