JOB DETAILS

General Manager- Denver!

CompanyIllegal Petes LLC
LocationDenver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 5, 2026
About The Company
WE CELEBRATE HUMANITY. WE CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY. WE CELEBRATE RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WE CELEBRATE EVERY HUMAN’S NEED FOR TASTY FOOD, STIFF DRINKS AND GOOD TIMES. WELL, MAYBE IT’S NOT A NEED, BUT IT’S CERTAINLY A WANT. EITHER WAY, IT’S OUR DESIRE TO MAKE EACH ILLEGAL PETE’S LOCATION THE KIND OF PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GO TO CELEBRATE MORE WITH OTHER HUMANS. When you ask Illegal Pete’s founder Pete Turner why he first opened a restaurant in 1995, he remembers his main goal: “I wanted to create a fun and energetic atmosphere with music playing, employees having fun, and I wanted to include our customers in the fun.” Armed with a degree from CU, Pete started the original Illegal Pete’s on The Hill in Boulder, bringing Mission-style burritos to a bustling college neighborhood. Inspired by the name of a bar in a novel, he chose “Illegal Pete's” to convey the unique, counter-cultural atmosphere he wanted to foster. It was also a personal choice: “The name resonated with me for the obvious reason that my name is Pete, but of equal importance, it was my father’s name. He was also a bit of a good-natured hell-raiser in his day, and he was my moral support during the months leading to opening and the two years of operation up to his death in August 1997.” Over 20 years, Illegal Pete’s has expanded from that original location on The Hill to include 8 restaurants up and down Colorado’s front range and, in 2015, Pete brought Illegal Pete’s to Tucson, Arizona. The pairing of fast, healthy food with a vibrant cultural atmosphere remains the core of the Illegal Pete’s experience. Not just a restaurant & bar, each location is also a music venue and hangout. You’ll see a lot of diversity at Pete’s, from the diners to the employees to the playlist jamming from the speakers. At Illegal Pete’s it’s about meeting the masses where their interests lie, and our ever-changing formula enables us to achieve this. As we say at Illegal Pete’s:The More.The Merrier.
About the Role

Description

“Do something just because it’s rad.” – Pete, founder of Illegal Pete’s


The More. The Merrier. And we mean it…….

The General Manager is the strategic leader of their restaurant. They are focused on excellent customer service, serving delicious food, inspiring and developing their team, and maintaining best in class restaurant operations. They train and develop the Assistant General Manager and Kitchen Manager on a daily basis.


MORE MONEY

  • Starting Annual Salary $79,150 + Bonus Potential, PTO, employer paid health benefits, 401k after 1 year, and more!

MORE BENEFITS

  • Do you want medical, dental, and vision insurance? We got you!
  • Do you want a 401k to start saving for retirement? We got you!
  • Paid Time Off based on position and time with us
  • Paid Sick Time Off

MORE FUN – BURRITOS & BUDDIES!

  • No lame uniforms. Wear what makes you feel good.
  • Support for local music, arts, and comedy
  • Free concert tickets
  • Free sporting event tickets
  • Free & discounted meals
  • Discounted Merch
  • MORE OPPORTUNITY
  • 60% of Home Office Team at Pete’s started out rolling burritos

We like to party, and we want to party with you! Come see why we have the lowest turnover in the industry. Come join our team. Everyone, and we mean EVERYONE IS WELCOME.


About Illegal Pete’s

Ever been to a Chipotle and thought wow this place would be rad if it were more fun and the food tasted better? So did we!

Since 1995, we have been pushing the boundaries of what fast casual food is. It’s a place where people actually want to hang out. It is a place for Burritos Buddies and Beer! We use only the highest quality ingredients to make the best damn food and drinks you can find. Food that you will be proud to serve to your friends, your family, and every guest.

BUT….we go beyond serving delicious food and drinks, we are a part of the community. It is our mission to help give back to our crew, customers, and community by doing things the right way.


Operations / Facility

  • Cleaner / Safer / Better – maintain the highest levels in restaurant operations.
  • Food / Bar / Hospitality – full responsibility, including guest feedback
  • Catering / Off Premise – coach/train for excellence in execution, drive revenue
  • Facility – cleanliness, preventative maintenance, and repairs & maintenance
  • Sales Forecasting / Labor Scheduling / Inventory Management / Administration
  • Full P&L Management – building sales, managing expenses, operating efficiencies -Local Relationship Building / Community Marketing

People

  • Recruiting of Team
  • Interviewing, Hiring & Onboarding
  • Lead / Develop Team / Example -Culture / Compensation & Recognition

Developing Leaders

  • Succession Planning & Recruitment
  • Retention (Culture / Compensation / Recognition)
  • Accountable for Hiring Decisions
  • Career Path for all Team Members & Management
  • Performance Management / Team Evaluation
  • Accountable for Team Development (Appreciate, Connect, Respect & Grow!)

Requirements

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalency
  • Has been a General Manager or equivalent
  • Ability to listen effectively & give / take direction
  • Ability to work well under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines in a timely manner
  • Comfortable with the Computer and the functions that are expected from a manager
  • Good communication, organizational & time - management skills -Ability to recognize problems and problem-solve
  • Ability to speak, read, follow, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce
  • Ability to set goals and convert plans into action
  • Must safely operate commercial equipment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment, position may require walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as business requires
  • Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, clean driving record and up-to-date auto insurance

Application Window

Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Illegal Pete's positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date listed. This position is open and still accepting applications. 

Key Skills
Strategic LeadershipCustomer ServiceTeam DevelopmentRestaurant OperationsP&L ManagementSales ForecastingLabor SchedulingInventory ManagementRecruitingPerformance ManagementCommunity MarketingProblem SolvingTime ManagementCommunicationOnboardingSuccession Planning
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportRetail
Benefits
Bonus PotentialPaid Time OffEmployer Paid Health Benefits401kMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Sick Time OffFree Concert TicketsFree Sporting Event TicketsFree & Discounted MealsDiscounted Merch
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The General Manager serves as the strategic leader of the restaurant, focusing on excellent customer service, food quality, and operational excellence. They are responsible for full P&L management, team development, and maintaining community relationships.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
170
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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