Restaurant General Manager
About The Position
A well-established, independently owned restaurant and bar is searching for its next General Manager. Now in its second decade, the concept centers on wood-fired pizza, smoked wings, scratch-made salads, and a full bar with local and regional craft beer and wine. A recent move into a larger, custom-built space in a historic downtown added live music and expanded event capacity. The restaurant draws a loyal local and visitor following, built on food, hospitality, and atmosphere. Ownership is hands-on and looking for a General Manager to run daily operations and grow its reputation further.
Requirements
- 3+ years as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a full-service restaurant with a bar program; casual or upscale-casual preferred
- Scratch-kitchen experience; wood-fired pizza a strong plus
- Working knowledge of craft beer and wine a plus
- ServSafe certified, or willing to obtain
Nice To Haves
- Genuine interest in small-town living; candidates relocating from larger markets welcome
Responsibilities
- Own full P&L: budgeting, forecasting, labor and cost control, profitability
- Hire, train, and lead a front- and back-of-house team; set the tone for hospitality and culture
- Oversee the beverage program alongside the kitchen and bar teams
- Maintain food safety, health, and liquor licensing compliance
- Manage scheduling, inventory, vendor relationships, and daily readiness
- Plan and run live music nights, private events, and seasonal programming
- Serve as the face of the restaurant for guests, staff, and the community
- Partner directly with ownership on the restaurant's direction
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
