General Manager

General Manager – Lot 63

Coffeehouse, Bakery, Pub, Wine Bar | Historic Old Salem

Lot 63 is seeking an experienced, energetic and highly organized General Manager to lead our unique hospitality concept in the heart of historic Old Salem.

Lot 63 offers an all-day gathering place for locals, visitors and the Old Salem community. Our lower level, Lot 63 Underground, also serves as a distinctive venue for private events, celebrations, meetings and special programming.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who can oversee the many moving pieces of the business while creating an exceptional experience for our guests and team. The ideal candidate enjoys being involved in day-to-day operations but also understands the business behind them — from staffing and inventory to events, sales, costs and financial organization.

What You’ll Do

Operations & Guest Experience

• Oversee day-to-day operations across coffee, bakery, savory food, beer and wine service
• Maintain high standards for hospitality, cleanliness, product quality and presentation
• Be an active, visible leader during service while continuously improving systems and operations

Team Leadership

• Hire, onboard, train and develop employees
• Build effective schedules, manage labor and establish clear expectations and accountability
• Foster a positive, professional workplace culture and provide ongoing coaching to the team

Events & Lot 63 Underground

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for private events and special programming at Lot 63 Underground
• Oversee and support team members responsible for event coordination and execution
• Help develop opportunities to grow the venue while ensuring events reflect Lot 63’s hospitality standards

Business & Financial Management

• Monitor sales, labor, cost of goods and other key operating metrics
• Manage inventory, purchasing, invoices and vendor relationships
• Assist with bookkeeping and financial administration, working with ownership and accounting resources to maintain accurate financial information
• Identify opportunities to control costs, improve profitability and grow the business

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of management experience in a restaurant, café, bar, bakery, hospitality business or similar environment preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing staffing, scheduling, inventory, purchasing and labor
• Working knowledge of business financials; bookkeeping, accounting or financial-management experience strongly preferred
• Comfort with POS, scheduling and other business-management systems
• A highly responsive and proactive communicator who is comfortable maintaining frequent communication with ownership
• Experience overseeing events or event operations is a plus
• Availability appropriate for a hospitality management role, including some evenings, weekends and special events as needed

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys hospitality, takes pride in developing a strong team and wants to help a growing local business succeed.

Why Lot 63?

Lot 63 offers the opportunity to lead a distinctive independent hospitality concept in one of Winston-Salem’s most historic settings. Our General Manager has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the team, operations and future growth of the business.

• Competitive salary: $52,000–$57,000 annually, based on experience
• Performance incentive opportunities
• Paid time off
• A collaborative relationship with ownership
• The opportunity to lead a unique hospitality and event concept in historic Old Salem

To Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter telling us about your management experience and why you’re interested in Lot 63.

Join us in building the next chapter of something special in the heart of Old Salem.