General Manager
About the job
- Two or more years of management experience leading a restaurant and management team in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information discreetly and professionally.
- Ability to maneuver within the restaurant and office to access food and beverage items, machinery, and restaurant equipment.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment and restaurant equipment.
- Ability to ascend and descend a ladder or stairs to service machinery, lights, ceiling fans, and similar equipment.
- Ability to exchange accurate information while communicating with customers.
- Ability to distinguish different tastes, including sweet and bitter flavors.
- Ability to work in a noisy and distracting environment.
- Ensure a culture of positivity and accountability.
- Execute operational excellence in food service and guest experience.
- Drive, lead, and oversee restaurant and bar operations to positively impact profit and loss.
- Build and maintain a professional restaurant image for the location and business.
- Hire, train, and develop employees.
- Know critical quality control points for menu items through expo and ensure timely delivery of food.
- Two or more years of experience in food and beverage, preferably in an upscale concept.
- Passion for guest service and culinary knowledge.
About the company
Sustainable Restaurant Group runs a portfolio of hospitality brands focused on sustainability, including Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish, generating revenue from restaurant operations. It uses a transparent, validated supply chain and certifications to ensure sustainable seafood and sourcing, and it even offers a Carbon Calculator to measure and offset the footprint of menu items. The group differentiates itself through its multi-brand approach, certification credibility, and explicit commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Its goal is to provide premium dining that aligns with customers’ values and to expand sustainable dining across its brands.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bamboo Sushi opened Bend in June 2026, adding proof of active expansion.
- Arizona’s Queen Creek lease, announced March 2026, extends SRG into a new growth market.
- SRG’s 2025 investor-backed expansion plan targeted ten new locations, supporting hiring and promotion opportunities.
What critics are saying
- SRG filed Chapter 11 in May 2020, proving its model breaks under demand shocks.
- WhatNow reported no Queen Creek opening date in September 2026, signaling execution risk.
- If Bamboo Sushi stalls, SRG loses its only widely recognized brand and collapses operationally.
What makes Sustainable Restaurant Group unique
- Bamboo Sushi still markets certified sustainable sushi, keeping SRG’s sourcing story distinct in 2026.
- Queen Creek and Bend openings show Bamboo Sushi’s brand travels beyond Portland’s core market.
- SRG combines premium dining with sustainability credentials, unlike commodity sushi chains.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Discounts
- Professional Development Budget