We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a successful, high-volume, upscale restaurant in Raleigh, NC. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on hospitality leader who excels at developing strong teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving operational and financial performance.
The ideal candidate brings a background in polished, full-service dining, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations within a professional restaurant organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service, food quality, and operational consistency.
- Develop and execute operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and profitability initiatives.
- Drive sales growth through strong hospitality, community engagement, and operational leadership.
- Manage P&L performance, labor costs, scheduling, inventory, and controllable expenses.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop restaurant managers and team members.
- Build management bench strength through succession planning and ongoing leadership development.
- Establish clear performance expectations and hold managers accountable for results.
- Partner with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and restaurant presentation.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven restaurant culture.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of recent General Manager experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
- Proven success leading high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.
- Strong understanding of restaurant P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, labor, and cost controls.
- Demonstrated ability to improve sales, profitability, and operating performance.
- Proven experience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing restaurant teams.
- Strong knowledge of hospitality standards, guest relations, and service execution.
- Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to employee development.
- Food Manager Certification required.
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-market training program.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused working environment
Apply Today
- If you're an accomplished General Manager who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional hospitality, and driving strong restaurant performance, we encourage you to apply.
