General Manager – New Restaurant Opening
About The Position
The General Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring a welcoming guest experience through excellent hospitality and service. The General Manager partners with the Executive Chef to set, meet, and exceed the goals of the business by ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of the business and the vision and core values of Solette. The General Manager must possess strong leadership skills, a friendly yet competitive spirit, and a passion for hospitality, building high-performing teams, and delivering hospitality to all stakeholders. About Us: Solette Seattle is a rooftop oasis atop Level South Lake Union, continuing the Solette story with a focus on creative cocktails, live music, and innovative cuisine for a community of tastemakers. Join us to bring lifestyle-driven hospitality to new heights with a dedicated, collaborative team in a vibrant, city-facing setting. Scheduled to open in of Spring 2026.
Requirements
- 5+ years of leadership experience in upscale restaurants and hospitality
- Proficient knowledge of systems and processes in restaurant management
- Strong business and financial acumen
- English fluency and second language knowledge preferred
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Consistently deliver a culture of welcoming hospitality to guests and team members
- Lead the management team and team members in delivering consistent, memorable experiences for our guests
- Collaborate with management team to keep a continuous pulse on all guest feedback channels, seeking opportunities to improve the guest experience and strengthen a devoted base of regulars
- Consistently offers positive and constructive feedback to drive a high-performing team dedicated to hospitality, excellence, and achievement of business goals
- Fosters a close partnership with the Executive Chef and kitchen management team, ensuring alignment on business goals and initiatives
- Provides coaching and guidance to all team members, ensuring that pathways for growth and development are attainable for all
- Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
- Balance day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities with excellence, using sound judgement to make decisions that are best for both the short term and long-term health of the business
- Builds an infrastructure and foundation for operational excellence through clarity of roles, goals, and resources, ensuring that all systems and processes are efficient and accessible
- Ensure alignment and support roll outs, training, and communication of company-wide initiatives
Benefits
- 3 weeks PTO
- Annual education allowance of up to $1,000
- Referral program
- Residential housing discount after 1 year of continuous employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
