General Manager

San Diego, CA 92103

Full Time, On Site

Confidential Search

Compensation: $110,000 base salary plus performance bonus with total earning potential up to approximately $150,000+++

Overview

A high volume fine dining restaurant in San Diego is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead all aspects of operations. This is a high profile leadership role within a polished, fast paced environment where guest expectations, service standards, and operational execution must remain strong at all times.

The ideal candidate brings a proven background leading upscale or fine dining restaurants with significant volume. This individual must be highly professional, detail oriented, financially strong, and confident leading from the floor while building a culture of accountability, hospitality, and consistency.

This opportunity is well suited for a leader who wants meaningful ownership in the business, direct exposure to experienced operators, and long term growth potential.

Position Overview

The General Manager is responsible for overall restaurant performance including service execution, team leadership, guest satisfaction, financial results, and day to day operations.

This role requires a hands on operator who can lead in a high volume environment, maintain standards across every part of the business, and develop a strong leadership team that can execute consistently.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead daily operations with strong floor presence

Maintain excellence in service, hospitality, cleanliness, pacing, and presentation

Ensure consistency across all shifts and service periods

Oversee dining room flow and service execution during peak periods

Financial Performance

Drive sales and overall profitability

Manage labor, cost controls, and operating expenses

Use daily operations to influence financial performance

Maintain strong understanding of P and L

Team Leadership and Development

Recruit, train, and develop managers and team members

Create a culture of accountability, professionalism, and growth

Provide clear and consistent feedback

Build a strong internal leadership bench

Guest Experience

Maintain a high level of hospitality and guest engagement

Handle guest concerns quickly and professionally

Build relationships with regular and new guests

Protect the reputation of the restaurant through consistent execution

Standards and Execution

Maintain discipline across all operational details including service, cleanliness, and presentation

Identify issues early and correct them quickly

Hold the team accountable to high standards

Lead by example in professionalism and urgency

Qualifications

Experience as a General Manager in high volume fine dining or upscale restaurant required

Strong P and L and operational management skills

Proven ability to lead large teams in fast paced environments

Strong communication and leadership skills

Highly professional with polished presentation

Ability to perform under pressure and maintain composure

Preferred Background

Experience in fine dining or chef driven concepts preferred

Background in high revenue restaurants with demanding service standards

Experience developing managers and building leadership teams

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is a rare opportunity to lead a serious, high volume fine dining operation in one of San Diego’s most competitive markets. The role offers strong compensation, meaningful leadership responsibility, and long term growth potential for the right candidate.