General Manager, Upscale Fine Dining
Overview
Lead a chef-driven upscale restaurant in San Diego, owning daily operations and P&L with 5+ years of GM experience. Manage a 40-person team, partner with the Executive Chef, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Drive financial results, mentor managers, and shape a high-performance culture. This role offers a base salary of $100,000–$120,000 plus bonus and benefits.
What You'll Do6
- 1Lead daily restaurant operations and service excellence across all shifts
- 2Hire, coach, and develop managers and team members to build a strong bench
- 3Manage the P&L, controlling labor, food and beverage costs, and maximizing profitability
- 4Partner with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless kitchen and front-of-house coordination
- 5Maintain guest satisfaction scores in the top 10% of the region
- 6Drive a team culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement
Requirements4
- 15+ years of General Manager experience in upscale or fine dining
- 2Strong leadership and team development skills
- 3High-volume restaurant experience
- 4Proven success in managing financial performance and guest satisfaction
Salary Insight
$100 - $120k per year
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