Job description

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.
• We are looking for candidates who take pride in what they are doing and have a proven track record of “People Development” and are excited about training and developing their team.
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and carry large objects within the kitchen repeatedly throughout your shift. 

Why Work For Viva, Check us out at www.vivachicken.com, and  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7167920977228599296

Viva Chicken is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace with a goal of everyone saying, "I feel like I belong at Viva Chicken". We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.,

Viva uses E-Verify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job description

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.
• We are looking for candidates who take pride in what they are doing and have a proven track record of “People Development” and are excited about training and developing their team.
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and carry large objects within the kitchen repeatedly throughout your shift. 

Why Work For Viva, Check us out at www.vivachicken.com, and  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7167920977228599296

Viva Chicken is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace with a goal of everyone saying, "I feel like I belong at Viva Chicken". We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.,

Viva uses E-Verify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.