Restaurant General Manager – Full-Service Restaurant with Bar | Livermore, CA

Job Title: Restaurant General Manager

Location: Livermore, California (Tri-Valley / East Bay Area)

Compensation: Base Salary up to $100,000 + Performance Bonus

Company: Stable, Established Restaurant Group with Deep Roots in the California Market

Are You a Proven Leader Ready to Run a High-Volume Full-Service Restaurant with Bar Operations?

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead our vibrant full-service concept in Livermore, CA. This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, long-standing California restaurant company that has thrived in the market for decades. Unlike many hospitality operators that have come and gone, we offer true career stability, consistent growth, and a culture that values its people and its communities.

If you excel at driving profitability, building exceptional teams, delivering unforgettable guest experiences, and managing both dining room and bar service at a high level, this General Manager role in Livermore is built for you.

Position Overview

As Restaurant General Manager, you will have full P&L responsibility for a busy full-service restaurant featuring an active bar program. You’ll oversee every aspect of operations—from front-of-house service and bar management to back-of-house execution—while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality. This is a hands-on leadership position in a supportive environment where your ideas and contributions directly impact the bottom line and the guest experience.

Livermore’s thriving wine-country vibe, growing population, and proximity to the Bay Area make this an ideal location for a GM who wants to build community connections while enjoying a strong quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily operations of a full-service restaurant and bar, ensuring seamless coordination between front-of-house, bar, and kitchen teams.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain top talent across all positions (managers, servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff).
• Drive revenue growth through outstanding guest service, creative bar programming, special events, and local marketing tailored to the Livermore and Tri-Valley markets.
• Manage cost controls, inventory, labor scheduling, and P&L statements to hit or exceed financial targets.
• Uphold rigorous standards for food safety, liquor compliance (California ABC regulations), and workplace safety.
• Foster a positive, high-energy culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and guest-first service.
• Partner with ownership and executive leadership to implement operational improvements and menu/beverage innovations.
• Handle guest relations at the highest level, turning every visit into a memorable experience that drives repeat business and positive reviews.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience as a General Manager (or equivalent multi-unit leadership) in a full-service restaurant with bar service (upscale casual, contemporary American, or similar concept preferred).
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales, profit, and guest-satisfaction goals in a high-volume environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, food/beverage costs, and labor percentages.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-development skills with a track record of low turnover.
• Thorough knowledge of California labor laws, ServSafe/ food-handler certifications, and ABC liquor regulations.
• Proficiency with restaurant POS systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
• Passion for hospitality, bar beverage programs, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (this is a career-minded role, not a 9-to-5).

What We Offer – Stability You Can Count On

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary up to $100,000 (commensurate with experience) plus a generous performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee dining discounts.
• Long-term career stability with a company that has deep roots across California and a reputation for treating its leaders like family.
• Professional development, ongoing training, and clear paths for growth within the organization.
• A supportive corporate team that removes roadblocks so you can focus on leading your restaurant to success.

In today’s competitive hospitality market, finding a truly stable restaurant company with decades of California experience is rare. We’ve weathered industry changes while continuing to grow—because our focus has always been on quality, people, and community rather than short-term trends.

Why Livermore, CA?

Located in the heart of the Tri-Valley, Livermore offers affordable living (relative to the Bay Area), award-winning wineries, excellent schools, parks, and easy access to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley. This is more than a job relocation—it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career in a location that feels like home.

How to Apply

If you are a results-driven Restaurant General Manager with full-service and bar experience who wants to join a stable, rooted California hospitality leader, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief note highlighting your most relevant full-service/bar GM experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for a confidential conversation.