General Manager - Upscale-Casual Dining

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General Manager - Upscale-Casual Dining

Parrish, FL
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

An established hospitality group seeks a dynamic General Manager to lead an upscale casual dining venue. Focus on guest experience, team culture, and operational success in a hands-on leadership role. Make a lasting impact in a vibrant environment.

Requirements

  • 5+ years restaurant leadership
  • Experience in upscale dining
  • P&L management skills
  • Guest engagement success
  • Team leadership ability

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and disciplined
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Hospitality experience

Full job description

General Manager


An established hospitality group is seeking a dynamic general manager to lead one of its premier upscale casual dining concepts. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated restaurant leader passionate about guest experience, operational excellence, and team culture. If you thrive in a hands-on, guest-focused environment and want to make a lasting impact, we invite you to explore this role.


General Manager Requirements & Qualifications


  • 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience, including experience as a general manager in upscale casual or fine dining concepts
  • Strong background in cost control, budgeting, and P&L management
  • Demonstrated success building guest loyalty through active floor presence and meaningful guest engagement
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
  • Deep understanding of hospitality, service standards, and dining room operations
  • Hands-on, floor-driven leadership style
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills


General Manager Preferred Background & Skills


  • Naturally guest-focused and relationship-driven
  • Financially disciplined and detail-oriented
  • Confident, proactive decision maker
  • Professional, polished, and highly visible in leadership style
  • Committed to the values and growth of independent restaurant culture


General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Be a visible, welcoming leader in the dining room, fostering personal connections and guest satisfaction
  • Address guest concerns with professionalism and urgency, setting the standard for service
  • Oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring seamless, high-quality service
  • Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and ambiance
  • Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing staff development to drive accountability and team success
  • Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet or exceed financial goals
  • Analyze financial statements and implement strategies to improve margins and grow revenue
  • Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing hospitality team, cultivating a positive, respectful workplace


If you are an enthusiastic leader looking to take the next step in your hospitality career, we encourage you to apply.

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