--- title: General Manager Area at illegal pete's in Denver, CO description: illegal pete's is hiring for the General Manager Area role in Denver, CO. Pays $79.2K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/general-manager-area-at-illegal-petes-01a13cb4-3546-74a3-88f7-296ee1676378 date: 2026-10-15T00:16:04Z og_description: Join illegal pete's as General Manager Area in Denver, CO. Pays $79.2K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8kzlbx.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | illegalpetes.com | | **Location** | Denver, CO | | **Salary** | $79.2K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## 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. **This is a Denver Area job posting, exact location TBD** **MORE MONEY** - Starting Annual Salary $79,150 + Bonus Potential, PTO, employer paid health benefits, 401k match 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 and have a match from us? We got you! - Paid Time Off based on position and time with us - Paid Sick Time Off **MORE FUN – BURRITOS, BUDDIES and BEER!** - 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 - 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 ## Skills - Auto Insurance - Driving - Communication ## Benefits - Sick Leave - Dental Insurance - Health Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Flexible Work Schedules - 401(k) Plans - Vision Insurance ## Related - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management/general-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Restaurants](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/restaurants?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 160678 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 58584 jobs - [Denver, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14727 jobs ## Related pages - [Restaurants](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/restaurants?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 160678 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 58584 jobs - [Denver, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14727 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)