General Manager Upscale Dining
Overview
Seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and grow private events business at an upscale casual restaurant in Miami. The role offers autonomy and direct access to ownership.
What You'll Do11
- 1Own daily restaurant operations with visible presence on the floor during service
- 2Lead, coach, and develop a small team while setting clear expectations for hospitality and execution
- 3Maintain and reinforce SOPs to ensure consistent service and operating standards
- 4Manage scheduling payroll and labor with sound financial discipline
- 5Work directly with ownership on operational priorities staffing and business improvement opportunities
- 6Take ownership of private events pipeline aiming for $300K annual revenue
- 7Handle event inquiries from initial contact through proposal negotiation and execution handoff
- 8Guide clients confidently on event formats menus logistics and experience enhancement
- 9Develop repeat event business through relationship cultivation with guests local clients and referral sources
- 10Support openings relaunches new initiatives and operational improvements as the business evolves
- 11Provide hands-on leadership teaching on the floor engaging guests and addressing issues in real time
Requirements10
- 1Strong AGM senior restaurant manager or comparable operator experience
- 2Fine dining or polished upscale-casual operating background
- 3Hands-on leadership style comfortable teaching engaging guests and resolving issues
- 4Entrepreneurial mindset with independent decision-making abilities
- 5Mature respectful management approach capable of mentoring and enforcing standards
- 6Working financial knowledge focusing on labor payroll scheduling and cost controls
- 7Sales instincts and private events experience to speak confidently with clients and negotiate terms
- 8Strong relationship-building skills for guests and event clients
- 9Opening reopening or relaunch experience preferred
- 10Spanish-language skills considered a plus
Salary Insight
$80 - $90k per year
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