Restaurant General Manager
@ Goodwin RecruitingRestaurant General Manager
About the job
A respected restaurant group offers growth and development opportunities for experienced General Managers. Focus on hospitality, operations, and guest loyalty in a supportive, values-driven culture with competitive pay and benefits.
Requirements
- Back-of-house and front-of-house experience
- 2-3 years as a GM
- Guest engagement skills
- Operational leadership ability
- Knowledge of food safety
Qualifications
- Proven hospitality experience
- Loyalty and stability in employment
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in Orlando or Tampa
Full job description
Restaurant General Manager
Join a respected, growth-focused restaurant group as a Managing Partner in Training and position yourself as a key future leader. This opportunity offers robust professional development in hospitality management, the chance to drive business performance, and a culture dedicated to service excellence and continuous improvement.
General Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation structure based on experience and market
- Performance-based incentives and clear path to Managing Partner role
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Supportive, people-centered culture with strong values and mentorship
- Extensive professional development and market growth opportunities
General Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven back-of-house experience as a kitchen manager and front-of-house experience as a general manager
- Stable employment history, demonstrating loyalty and tenure of 2-3 years in GM roles
- Strong commitment to hospitality standards and guest engagement
- Ability to execute a 100% table touch program and foster deep guest relationships
- Demonstrated operational leadership, accountability, and discipline
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen controls, and regulatory compliance
- Experience in enforcing safe food handling practices
- Willingness and ability to work in the entire Orlando or Tampa markets
General Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Prior success growing sales through hospitality and operational leadership
- Ability to stabilize and grow underperforming restaurant locations
- Experience building local market presence and adapting to community dynamics
- Direct experience with market-entry or turnaround strategies
General Manager (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)
- Develop and lead both BOH and FOH operations to uphold and exceed hospitality standards
- Build lasting guest relationships that drive loyalty and repeat business
- Own all aspects of financial management, including P&L, labor and food cost control, and inventory
- Train, develop, and mentor team members for high performance and advancement
- Adapt operations, staffing, and marketing to fit unique market needs
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and HR regulations while maintaining a positive team culture
This is an extraordinary opportunity for ambitious hospitality leaders eager to take on greater responsibility and grow with an organization that values operational excellence and people-first values.
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