General Manager - Upscale-Casual Dining

General Manager

An established hospitality group is seeking a dynamic general manager to lead one of its premier upscale casual dining concepts. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated restaurant leader passionate about guest experience, operational excellence, and team culture. If you thrive in a hands-on, guest-focused environment and want to make a lasting impact, we invite you to explore this role.

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience, including experience as a general manager in upscale casual or fine dining concepts
• Strong background in cost control, budgeting, and P&L management
• Demonstrated success building guest loyalty through active floor presence and meaningful guest engagement
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
• Deep understanding of hospitality, service standards, and dining room operations
• Hands-on, floor-driven leadership style
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Naturally guest-focused and relationship-driven
• Financially disciplined and detail-oriented
• Confident, proactive decision maker
• Professional, polished, and highly visible in leadership style
• Committed to the values and growth of independent restaurant culture

General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Be a visible, welcoming leader in the dining room, fostering personal connections and guest satisfaction
• Address guest concerns with professionalism and urgency, setting the standard for service
• Oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring seamless, high-quality service
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and ambiance
• Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing staff development to drive accountability and team success
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet or exceed financial goals
• Analyze financial statements and implement strategies to improve margins and grow revenue
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing hospitality team, cultivating a positive, respectful workplace

If you are an enthusiastic leader looking to take the next step in your hospitality career, we encourage you to apply.