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General Manager About Chao Pra Ya Thai Cuisine

Chao Pra Ya Thai Cuisine has been one of the most popular and authentic Thai restaurant here in Eugene Oregon with a strong and loyal customers for more than 25 years.

We are now entering an exciting new chapter with a major renovation and transformation of the restaurant, including the addition of a full-service bar. Our vision is to bring Chao Pra Ya back stronger, fresher, and better than ever, while preserving the authentic Thai identity and lasting customer relationships that have always been at the heart of our business.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced General Manager, as well as talented and motivated General Manager Trainee, who are visionary, demonstrate strong leadership, ambitious, and positive-minded, with a passion for learning, growing, and taking a hands-on approach to all areas of the restaurant business.

This is an opportunity to build a strong team, take ownership, and grow with an established restaurant group in Eugene. For the right candidate, there is potential for long-term career growth within our restaurant group — Tararin, Chao Pra Ya, and Blu Mist — with opportunities to grow into our management team across multiple brands and locations.

Candidates with good knowledge of beer, wine and spirits will be highly valued. Fluency in Thai or Spanish is a plus, but not required.

If you are ready to learn, lead, build, and grow with us, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management: Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a hands-on, working-manager approach. Ensure that the restaurant and all sales channels, including online orders, run smoothly from open to close while maintaining high standards of service, quality, cleanliness, safety, and overall restaurant readiness. Coordinate basic maintenance and facility needs as necessary.
• Customer Experience & Relationship Management: Foster a strong culture of hospitality where every customer feels welcomed, valued, and well cared for. Lead and coach the team to consistently deliver excellent service while building strong, lasting relationships with customers.
• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members. Set clear expectations, hold the team accountable, and build a positive, skilled, and teamwork-focused culture.
• Sales & Business Performance: Take ownership of the restaurant’s performance by monitoring sales, labor, payroll, inventory, cash, discounts, refunds, and operating costs. Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve efficiency, and support profitability.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory, ordering and product availability. Ensure the restaurant is fully stocked, organized, and ready to serve.
• Marketing, Content & Community: Support and create engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Help manage the restaurant’s social media presence, promotions, local marketing, and community engagement initiatives to strengthen the brand, attract new customers, and drive sales.
• Bar Operations: Support the launch and ongoing operation of our new full-service bar, including team development, service standards, and day-to-day bar operations. Bar management or full-service bar experience is a strong plus.

· Renovation & Growth: Play an active role in the upcoming renovation and reopening of Chao Pra Ya. Work closely with ownership and the District Managers to build a strong team, improve operations, and help shape the restaurant’s next chapter.

Requirements

• Previous experience in restaurant management, General Management is preferred.
• We are also open to talented and motivated candidates with strong leadership potential who are ready to grow into the General Manager role.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach and the ability to work alongside the team and lead by example.
• Ability to recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest service.
• Ability to understand and manage sales, labor, payroll, inventory, and operating costs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment and handle operational challenges.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to taking ownership of responsibilities and delivering results.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food Handler Card and OLCC Service Permit, or ability to obtain them.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Good understanding of the POS, back office system and delivery platform.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Fixed base salary, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation
• Two fixed days off per week
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Affordable Health Insurance. Company will pay approximately 80% of the premiums.
• SIMPLE IRA. Starting 2027, employer will match 100% up to 3%
• Manager meals
• Employee discounts
• Long-term career growth opportunities within our restaurant group

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person