Who Are We Looking For?

• General Manager

  General Manager — Dockside Pub (Swampscott, MA)

  Location: Swampscott, MA

  Compensation: $75,000–$90,000/year, depending on experience

  Type: Full-Time (50 hours a week)

  Dockside Pub is a small, busy, full-service neighborhood restaurant (60–80 seats) focused on great food, great drinks, and genuine hospitality. We’re hiring a hands-on General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, run strong shifts, and build a team that guests love.

  What You’ll Do

  • Lead service on the floor and set the standard for hospitality, speed, and quality
  • Hire, train, coach, and schedule FOH staff (support BOH staffing as needed)
  • Drive sales through execution, table touches, upselling, and team development
  • Manage labor and costs (comps/voids discipline, waste reduction, inventory support)
  • Maintain strong systems: opening/closing, cleanliness, side work, and shift communication
  • Handle guest recovery and protect the Dockside reputation (in-house and online)
  • Ensure compliance with MA health/safety and responsible alcohol service standards

  Must-Have Schedule Requirement

  • Friday evening and Saturday evening availability is required (no exceptions outside approved PTO)
  • Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as business demands

  What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years restaurant management experience (GM/AGM preferred)
  • Proven ability to lead teams, improve performance, and run smooth, profitable shifts
  • Solid understanding of labor, prime cost, and basic restaurant financials
  • Strong communication, accountability, and calm decision-making under pressure
  • POS and scheduling experience
  • TIPS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

  Why Dockside

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • A hands-on role with autonomy and clear expectations
  • A tight, community-focused restaurant where leadership matters every day