General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruitinggoodwinrecruiting.com

General Manager

Naperville, IL
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Join an acclaimed hospitality group to manage a new Italian fine dining restaurant, focusing on guest experience, culinary excellence, and a strong wine program in Naples, FL.

Requirements

  • Relocate to Naples, FL full-time
  • Build wine club memberships
  • 5-10+ years restaurant management
  • Experience with new restaurant openings
  • Lead large teams of 100+ employees

Qualifications

  • Proven success in upscale restaurant management
  • Strong P&L management skills
  • Knowledge of wine and fine dining
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Availability for nights, weekends, holidays

Full job description

General Manager – Italian Fine Dining & Wine Concept in Naples, FL


Join an acclaimed hospitality group known for exceptional guest experiences and culinary excellence. This is a unique chance to oversee a new fine dining Italian restaurant with an outstanding wine program, take ownership of operational and financial performance, and cultivate a strong team culture focused on true hospitality.


General Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance-driven bonus
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Relocation assistance


General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must be willing to relocate to Naples, FL full-time.
  • Proven success building wine club memberships and driving private dining revenue in an upscale restaurant.
  • 5–10+ years of restaurant management experience, with senior leadership background in high-volume fine dining
  • New restaurant opening experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams (about 100 employees)
  • Strong track record managing P&L and achieving revenue, labor, and cost targets
  • In-depth knowledge of wine, spirits, and fine dining service
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and guest relations skills
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays


General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Direct all front- and back-of-house operations to ensure seamless, elevated guest experiences
  • Lead, train, and develop management and hourly teams with a focus on hospitality and accountability
  • Maintain fine dining service standards and handle guest feedback or service recovery
  • Partner with the executive chef and beverage director to uphold food quality, presentation, and wine program excellence
  • Manage P&L, labor, inventory, budgets, and all key operating metrics to achieve financial goals
  • Build relationships with local businesses and drive incremental sales through marketing, private dining, and events


This is an ideal opportunity for a results-driven leader with a passion for Italian cuisine and wine, ready to make an impact in an esteemed dining setting while advancing their career.

Show full description