Restaurant General Manager, Upscale Dining
Overview
You will direct shift operations at a high-volume, upscale dining venue, protecting profitability and enforcing service standards. Working alongside the General Manager, you own daily floor management, table pacing, and VIP guest expectations. The role demands precision with labor targets, inventory control, and premium wine service. 3+ years of fine dining leadership sets you apart. You get a collaborative corporate support network and performance bonuses.
What You'll Do10
- 1Own daily shift operations, opening and closing the venue per standards
- 2Enforce service protocols for VIP guests and premium table pacing
- 3Schedule staff to fluctuating sales volume, hitting labor targets each shift
- 4Control inventory costs, managing pars and ordering with vendors
- 5Lead floor team during peak service, resolving guest issues in real time
- 6Train servers on wine and beverage service to luxury standards
- 7Use Aloha, Toast, OpenTable, or Resy to manage reservations and POS
- 8Drive profitability through cost controls and upselling strategies
- 9Coordinate with the General Manager on staffing, recruiting, and performance reviews
- 10Maintain full compliance with health and safety regulations
Requirements7
- 13+ years fine dining or luxury hospitality management experience
- 2Proven track record managing high-volume table pacing and VIP expectations
- 3Active experience hitting shift labor targets and adjusting schedules to sales
- 4Demonstrated control of inventory costs in an upscale restaurant
- 5Proficiency with Aloha, Toast, OpenTable, or Resy
- 6Working knowledge of Microsoft Office for reporting and scheduling
- 7Full open flexibility for nights, weekends, and holiday shifts
Salary Insight
$75 - $85k per year
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