Founded by Chef Bruno Macchiavello and Randy Garcia in 2013, VIVA Chicken is a charcoal-fire rotisserie joint specializing in the authentic Pollo a la Brasa (rotisserie chicken) found on the streets of Peru. To complement the hottest, freshest chicken, VIVA also prepares three Peruvian sauces daily at each restaurant - Aji Amarillo (Mild, Yellow), Huacatay (Medium, Green) and Rocoto (Hot, Red), plus a variety of sides and house-made juices in its scratch prep kitchen. VIVA promises distinctive and flavorful menu items packed with inspired recipes in a vibrant, inviting atmosphere. VIVA Chicken has 15 restaurants across the Carolinas. Viva Chicken is seeking a General Manager to join our growing team! Total compensation with bonus $85,000-$100,000/yr.
Benefits of joining our team:
- Competitive Salary and Bonus with the opportunity to grow with the concept. Start at $60,000 -$70,000 per year base salary with the opportunity to earn a bonus once finished with training. Competitive Performance Based Bonus plan (paid every 28 days) that rewards performance! Three-year tenured GM's get a 10% "add-on" to their bonus and five-year tenured GM's get a 20% "add on" to their bonus!
- 2-weeks of paid vacation – Managers in their role for 5-years receive a 3rd week of vacation!
- 40 hours of annual Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Viva 401K – Start planning for your future! Once eligible, Viva Chicken will match your contribution dollar for dollar up to 4% of your total earnings for the year!
- EWA (Earned Wage Access) - have access to half of your earned wages before payday.
- Quality of life work schedule. – 5-day work week and no more than 50-hours. Our restaurants close at 9:00 pm every night.
- Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Close early Christmas Eve.
- Free shift meals – and the ability to purchase discounted food.
- Opportunity to participate in Insurance with a choice of two medical plans that provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with options to add dental and vision. When enrolled, Viva provides a NO COST $25,000 life insurance policy.
- Paid Maternity Leave - eligible for up to 6-weeks paid leave (after 1-year employment).
- Enrollment in Recuro (telemedicine). Speak with a doctor anytime and pay no consultation fee. Recuro doctors diagnose acute, non-emergent medical conditions and prescribe medications when clinically appropriate.
- Employee Assistance Program at NO COST includes 24/7 crisis service (100% confidential), mental health, relationships, substance abuse, marital conflicts, and financial issues for you and your household members. In-person sessions with a counselor for you and your dependents. Unlimited toll-free phone access and online resources.
- Team Member Engagement – “Random Acts of Kindness” – robust online training, recognition of Star Performers with FUN prizes. We celebrate you! – your birthday and work anniversary!
- Management mentoring and Leadership development
What Viva is looking for:
- 2-3 years of culinary management experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment is preferable.
- Responsible for operations and ensuring we are exceeding guest expectations with a passion for food, obsession for hospitality, and love for people.
- Mind set of maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive work environment filled with respect for all. We want everyone to feel like “I belong at Viva Chicken”!
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at once including restaurant operations and catering events working with and through the back of the house team.
- Responsible for recruiting, training, cross-training, developing and retaining the staff by being collaborative and explaining the WHY’. It’s a journey of creating a winning culture with a great and safe work environment filled with FUN.
- Strong leadership skills including communication and organizational skills. Ability to mentor and coach as a Situational Leader with a mindset of continual improvement.
- Commitment to food quality, recipe adherence, and consistency. Has a strong grasp of health and sanitation requirements and runs a Neat, Clean and Organized restaurant.
- Strong understanding of cost controls within food cost, productivity and proper deployment of labor hours. Ability to follow established Best Practices.
- Ability to teach and coach both Managers and Shift Leaders to achieve their areas of responsibility, being brilliant at the basics.
