General Manager

Palm Desert, CA

Full Time, On Site

Confidential Search

Compensation: $110,000 to $130,000 annually plus performance bonus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid time off

Employee perks

Overview

A highly regarded fine dining restaurant in Palm Desert is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead all front and back of house operations. This is an opportunity to oversee a polished, high touch dining environment known for exceptional service, elevated cuisine, and a strong commitment to guest experience.

The General Manager will be responsible for driving operational excellence, building and developing a high performing team, and ensuring consistent execution of service and hospitality standards. This role requires a leader who thrives in fine dining, understands the importance of detail, and can balance guest experience with strong financial performance.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hospitality professional who takes pride in leading from the floor, developing teams, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

Position Overview

The General Manager has full responsibility for restaurant operations including service execution, team leadership, financial performance, and overall guest satisfaction.

This leader will oversee both front of house and back of house coordination, ensuring seamless service, strong communication, and consistent standards across the restaurant.

The role requires a hands on operator who can lead during service, maintain a strong presence with guests, and drive results through leadership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Oversee all daily restaurant operations including service, staffing, and shift execution

Maintain high standards for service, hospitality, cleanliness, and overall guest experience

Lead from the floor during service to ensure consistency and attention to detail

Financial Performance

Manage profit and loss including labor, cost controls, and overall restaurant profitability

Drive revenue through strong service execution and guest retention

Analyze business performance and implement strategies to improve results

Team Development

Recruit, hire, train, and develop both front of house and management teams

Create a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality excellence

Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management to team members

Guest Experience

Ensure every guest receives a polished and memorable dining experience

Handle guest feedback and service recovery with professionalism

Build relationships with regular guests and foster repeat business

Collaboration

Work closely with the Executive Chef to align service and culinary execution

Partner with ownership and leadership on operational strategy and performance goals

Ensure clear communication between front and back of house teams

Quality and Standards

Maintain strict adherence to service standards, cleanliness, and health regulations

Ensure consistency in execution across all shifts

Uphold the brand’s reputation for excellence in both food and service

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments

Proven leadership as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader

Strong understanding of restaurant financials including P and L management

Exceptional guest service and hospitality mindset

Ability to lead and develop high performing teams

Strong communication and organizational skills

Calm, composed, and detail oriented in high pressure environments

Leadership Traits

Hands on leadership style with strong floor presence

High standards and attention to detail

Ownership mentality with accountability for results

Strong ability to motivate and align teams

Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences