General Manager / Daglig Leder

General Manager is the senior business leader in the cafe responsible for upholding all brand standards and core values, while meeting or exceeding Hard Rock’s business objectives.

Responsible for asset management of the entire facility, the General Manager is expected to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to identifying and acting on opportunities and challenges to maximize the business’ full potential in the market.

Demonstrate the ability to grow the business by generating consistent year-over-year entrée count.

Manage the business in a sustainable manner that meets or exceeds agreed upon financial and other business goals, while adhering to all of Hard Rock’s brand standards.

Attain a level of top-line sales performance that ranks as #1 in your market place.

Communicate a clear direction to your team by understanding the business’ strengths and weaknesses.

Empower your team with a consistent mission regarding cafe goals to achieve desired results.

Build a highly functional team of management and hourly team members who share a common vision and values surrounding the overall success of the brand.

Set standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand standards as determined by an objective ranking.

Be responsive and hospitable to guest feedback from all sources, including social media.

Attract and retain the most exceptionally talented people available in the market and place them in positions that leverage their skills and expertise for maximum performance.

Clearly define goals and expectations for each management and hourly team member using performance review tools and hold your people accountable for successful performance.

Actively nurture your team’s development and advancement along well-defined career paths.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant front line operations.

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing.

• Comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.

• Ability to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners and other employees of the organization.

• Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.

• Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for serving people

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High level of business acumen and common sense

• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.

Hard Rock Cafe Tromsø

Welcome to the northernmost Hard Rock Cafe in the world! We’re located in Tromsø city centre at Storgata 42, just 10 minutes from Tromsø Airport and a short walk from the Arctic Cathedral. With our central location near the Tromsø cruise terminal, Hard Rock Cafe is the perfect place to start your visit. Experience authentic American dining in Tromsø with bold flavours, world-famous classics, and an Arctic twist.

Where Artic exploration meets rock history

Hard Rock Cafe Tromsø is housed in a historic 1868 building once home to Apotek Nordstjernen and a frequent stop for polar explorer Roald Amundsen before his Arctic journeys. Today, we continue this spirit of discovery with walls lined with rare music memorabilia in Tromsø. See Michael Jackson’s handwritten notes, Elvis Presley’s sweater, and Bob Dylan’s harmonica. More than just an American restaurant in Tromsø, it’s one of the city’s top attractions—a must-visit for music and culture lovers.