Restaurant General Manager

Salary: $85,000–$105,000

Full-Time

Lead Exceptional Service. Build an Outstanding Team.

A luxury restaurant and bar is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to oversee front-of-house service and overall restaurant operations. This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for a hospitality professional who excels at developing teams, creating memorable guest experiences, and driving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant and bar operations, maintaining exceptional hospitality and service standards.
• Maintain a visible floor presence, engage with guests, and resolve escalated concerns professionally.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop the management and service teams.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Manage revenue, profitability, labor costs, inventory, expenses, and budgets.
• Review financial results and implement improvements that support business goals.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage leaders on menus, quality, and the overall guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Foster a positive culture built on teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as an ambassador for the restaurant’s service philosophy and hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of previous restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, training, motivation, and communication skills.
• A positive attitude, initiative, and the ability to collaborate with food and beverage teams.
• Exceptional knowledge of food, wine, beer, and spirits; relevant certifications preferred.
• Financial management knowledge, including profit and loss statements, labor costs, expense control, and budgeting.
• Oral proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Michelin restaurant or high-end luxury dining experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $85,000–$105,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Employee meals.
• Uniform dry cleaning.
• Employee travel discounts.
• Learning and professional development programs.

Apply Today

Bring your leadership, financial acumen, and passion for exceptional hospitality to a luxury dining environment. Submit your resume for confidential consideration.

Jay Bush

jay@geckohospitality.com