General Manager | Upscale Fine Dining Restaurant

Indian Wells, California | Confidential Opportunity

Base Salary: $95,000–$105,000 Annually

Additional Compensation: Performance-Based Bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Indian Wells, CA

Industry: Fine Dining | Upscale Restaurants | Hospitality

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished, polished, and results-driven General Manager to lead an established upscale dining operation in Indian Wells, California.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who understands the expectations of discerning guests, the importance of exceptional service, and the financial discipline required to operate a successful fine dining restaurant.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality, a strong understanding of food and beverage operations, and a proven ability to develop high-performing teams while maintaining exceptional standards.

We are looking for a General Manager who can balance sophisticated guest experiences with operational efficiency, employee development, and strong financial performance.

Position Overview

The General Manager will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including front-of-house leadership, guest satisfaction, team development, financial performance, and service execution.

This individual will work closely with culinary leadership to ensure a seamless dining experience while maintaining the restaurant's reputation for quality, hospitality, and consistency.

The successful candidate will bring a strong presence to the dining room, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead a professional hospitality team.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations & Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of an upscale, full-service dining establishment.
• Maintain exceptional standards for hospitality, service, food quality, and restaurant presentation.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and communicate service expectations.
• Ensure seamless coordination between front-of-house and culinary teams.
• Maintain a strong leadership presence throughout dining service.
• Establish and enforce consistent operating procedures and service standards.
• Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure the restaurant consistently delivers a polished and memorable dining experience.

Guest Experience & Hospitality

• Create an exceptional dining experience through personalized, attentive service.
• Develop strong relationships with regular guests and the surrounding community.
• Maintain a visible and engaging presence on the restaurant floor.
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism, discretion, and effective service recovery.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements.
• Ensure service teams demonstrate strong menu knowledge, hospitality etiquette, and attention to detail.
• Maintain a welcoming, refined, and guest-focused environment.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and develop restaurant management and service personnel.
• Build a professional, accountable, and service-oriented workplace culture.
• Establish clear expectations for service execution and employee performance.
• Coach managers and employees to improve consistency and guest satisfaction.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop future leaders and promote employee retention.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support service standards and financial objectives.
• Foster strong communication and teamwork between all departments.

Financial Management & Profitability

• Take responsibility for restaurant financial performance and operating results.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, labor expenses, and controllable operating costs.
• Review and analyze profit and loss statements and key performance indicators.
• Monitor food and beverage costs, purchasing, inventory, and waste.
• Develop strategies to improve revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain labor productivity while protecting the guest experience.
• Partner with leadership to establish and achieve financial goals.
• Identify opportunities to increase average guest spending and repeat business.

Food & Beverage Excellence

• Collaborate with culinary leadership to maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Oversee front-of-house beverage service and execution.
• Ensure service staff maintain strong menu, beverage, and pairing knowledge.
• Support effective communication between the kitchen, bar, and dining room.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.
• Evaluate opportunities to enhance the overall food and beverage experience.

Sales & Business Development

• Identify opportunities to increase guest traffic, revenue, and customer loyalty.
• Develop relationships with local residents, hospitality partners, and community organizations.
• Support private dining, special events, and other revenue-building opportunities where applicable.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity.
• Collaborate with leadership on marketing initiatives and business development strategies.
• Maintain the restaurant's reputation within the local hospitality community.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader in upscale or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of full-service restaurant operations and elevated hospitality standards.
• Demonstrated success managing restaurant financial performance and P&L results.
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing management and service teams.
• Strong understanding of labor management, inventory, purchasing, and cost controls.
• Exceptional guest service and relationship-building skills.
• Professional presentation and strong leadership presence.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation dining environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Background in fine dining, luxury hospitality, upscale independent restaurants, or premium dining concepts.
• Experience overseeing sophisticated food and beverage programs.
• Strong wine, spirits, and beverage service knowledge.
• Experience managing high-volume upscale restaurant operations.
• Established leadership experience in destination dining or resort markets.
• Experience developing guest loyalty and maintaining strong repeat business.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Our ideal candidate is a refined hospitality professional who leads by example and understands that exceptional dining experiences are created through attention to detail, genuine hospitality, and consistent execution.

You are equally comfortable engaging with guests in the dining room, coaching service teams, reviewing financial reports, and collaborating with culinary leadership.

You understand the expectations of an upscale clientele and know how to create a service culture that feels polished, welcoming, and memorable.

Most importantly, you take ownership of the restaurant's performance and are passionate about developing people while delivering exceptional hospitality.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $95,000–$105,000 Annually

Additional Compensation: Performance-Based Bonus

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

This opportunity offers:

• Competitive executive-level base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Leadership responsibility for an upscale dining operation
• Opportunity to develop a high-performing hospitality team
• Direct influence on guest satisfaction, revenue, and profitability

Specific bonus terms and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site leadership position in Indian Wells, California.

The General Manager must maintain a strong operational presence and be available during key business periods, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.

The position requires regular interaction with guests, employees, vendors, and restaurant leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Competitive Compensation

Earn a base salary of $95,000–$105,000 plus a performance-based bonus.

Upscale Hospitality Environment

Lead a restaurant where exceptional service, food quality, and attention to detail are central to the guest experience.

Leadership & Autonomy

Take responsibility for daily operations, team development, financial performance, and overall restaurant success.

Desirable Location

Work in Indian Wells, one of the Coachella Valley's premier hospitality and dining destinations.

Apply Today

We are seeking an experienced fine dining General Manager who brings strong operational leadership, financial expertise, and a genuine passion for exceptional hospitality.

If you have a proven track record leading upscale restaurant teams and are ready for your next leadership opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more about this General Manager opportunity in Indian Wells, California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.