GM

Bar Mar Nashville LLC•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The General Manager (GM) is the business owner of the restaurant—responsible for strategic leadership, financial performance, operational excellence, and a culture that delivers remarkable hospitality every day. The GM leads and develops the management team, ensures brand standards and compliance, drives sales and profitability, and builds strong community and partner relationships in alignment with JAG’s mission and values Lead and manage all restaurant operations in partnership with the Head Chef to offer a world-class culinary experience, ensure concept vision and JAG standards are executed consistently. Demonstrate that employees are the highest priority, maintain a positive work environment and develop the next generation of restaurant leaders. Take ownership of the restaurant; ensure the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably. Position reports to the Director of Restaurants.

Requirements

5–7+ years of progressive FOH leadership in high-volume upscale casual or fine dining; 2+ years as GM strongly preferred.
Proven success owning a P&L and delivering results across revenue growth, COGS, labor, and guest satisfaction.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire management teams and large hourly staffs.
Expert knowledge of service standards, guest recovery, health/safety compliance, and cash controls.
Systems fluency: reservations (Resy/SevenRooms/TOCK), POS (MICROS/Toast), scheduling (HotSchedules or similar), and Google Workspace.
Strong communication, organization, data literacy, and business judgment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Pre-opening experience (hiring plans, training, readiness checklists).
Wine/spirits certifications or advanced product knowledge.
ServSafe Manager, Alcohol Manager, and local DOH certifications (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership
Set vision and priorities for the property; translate goals into clear operating plans and KPIs.
Conduct weekly/monthly business reviews with actionable follow-ups; communicate results to leadership and the team.
Champion JAG values, DEI commitments, and a culture of accountability, learning, and care.
Financial Performance & Planning
Own the P&L: plan, forecast, and deliver on revenue, COGS, labor, and controllables.
Build accurate weekly labor plans; manage deployment in-shift to productivity and service standards.
Oversee inventory integrity, waste control, procurement practices, and vendor relations.
Monitor and act on KPIs: covers, check average, mix, COGS, labor %, comps/voids, guest sentiment, turnover.
Operational Excellence
Ensure flawless execution of service across all activations (à la carte, bar, private dining, events).
Maintain SOPs, playbooks, and checklists, close gaps with training and continuous improvement.
Oversee facilities, cleanliness, maintenance, and equipment reliability in partnership with Culinary and Facilities.
Lead openings/closings, cash controls, and shift rhythms (pre-shift, deployment, recovery).
Guest Experience & Brand Stewardship
Model anticipatory hospitality and effective table touches; manage VIPs and recovery with speed and empathy.
Review feedback platforms and social sentiment; implement improvement plans and celebrate wins.
Partner with Beverage and Culinary to evolve offerings and features that drive sales and loyalty.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Hire, onboard, and retain top talent; maintain a strong bench of leaders and key hourly roles.
Coach managers and supervisors through regular 1:1s, check-ins, and performance conversations.
Deliver ongoing training (service, product, systems, compliance) and recognition programs.
Ensure respectful, inclusive, and safe workplaces, address conflict promptly and professionally.
Sales, Marketing & Community
Drive topline via reservation strategy, pacing, mix management, upselling programs, and private dining.
Support local marketing, partnerships, hotel/concierge relations, and neighborhood/community engagement.
Represent the brand at events and media/PR moments as appropriate.
Compliance, Safety & Risk
Ensure adherence to health department regulations, alcohol service laws, wage & hour, and company policies.
Maintain required certifications; oversee incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
Lead safety drills, allergy/ADA protocols, and emergency readiness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Projects
Partner closely with Executive Chef, Beverage, People/HR, Finance, Facilities, Marketing, and Events/PD.
Lead or support pre-opening workstreams, seasonal/menu launches, and special projects as assigned.