General Manager (DEN Airport)

Olive and Finch • Denver, CO

1d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager (GM) is the senior leader responsible for the overall performance, strategic direction, and operational success of our airport concepts: Olive & Finch and Bar Finch at Denver International Airport (DEN). This exempt, non–tip-eligible role oversees all aspects of operations across both locations, including Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) leadership, financial performance, staffing, facilities management, and guest experience. The GM directly manages the management teams and all FOH and BOH employees for both Olive & Finch and Bar Finch, ensuring brand standards are upheld across service, quality, and hospitality. As the primary driver of business results, the GM is accountable for inventory management, cost controls, staffing strategies, and maintaining an exceptional workplace culture within the unique, high-volume airport environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass the required federal background screening and fingerprinting process mandated by Denver International Airport to secure and maintain an airport badge.
• 4–6 years of progressive restaurant management experience required, with at least 2 years in a General Manager role.
• Multi-unit or multi-concept management experience in a high-volume airport, hotel, or complex hospitality environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial savvy with proven experience managing budgets, P&Ls, complex inventory tracking, and labor costs.
• Skilled in leadership, training, and performance management at both the hourly staff and management levels.
• Excellent knowledge of high-volume hospitality standards, food safety, and airport-specific regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strategic, results-driven, and operationally disciplined leader who inspires accountability across diverse teams.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to manage multi-shift airport operations.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-unit or multi-concept management experience in a high-volume airport, hotel, or complex hospitality environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations for both Olive & Finch and Bar Finch, coordinating across FOH, BOH, and concept leadership teams.
• Hire, train, and develop managers and hourly staff for both concepts, fostering a unified culture of hospitality, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ensure food, beverage, and guest service consistently meet Olive & Finch Collective standards across both operations.
• Manage financial performance for both locations, including full P&L oversight, labor and food cost controls, forecasting, and purchasing.
• Lead independent inventory management processes, utilize software tracking, and ensure accuracy in ordering, usage, and waste minimization.
• Monitor airport facilities and equipment, ensuring functionality, cleanliness, and safety. Partner with the DEN Facilities & Supply Chain Manager to coordinate technical equipment triage, preventative maintenance, and secure zone vendor escorts.
• Uphold strict health, sanitation, safety, and airport compliance standards across all FOH and BOH spaces.
• Partner with corporate leadership to execute company initiatives and provide feedback on airport-specific operational opportunities.
• Serve as a role model for high-volume airport hospitality, managing escalated service recovery professionally in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and accrued Sick Time.
• Company-funded retirement plan.
• Generous meal discounts and opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed