Restaurant General Manager

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Restaurant General Manager

New Orleans, LA
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

A leading restaurant group is hiring a general manager for a high-volume upscale casual restaurant, focusing on operations, team leadership, and delivering excellent guest service in a vibrant culture.

Requirements

  • 4+ years assistant GM experience
  • Experience managing $8M+ sales
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Leadership and team skills
  • Knowledge of service standards

Qualifications

  • Experience in upscale casual dining
  • Flexible schedule
  • Proven team development ability
  • Hospitality passion
  • Results-driven mindset

Full job description

Assistant General Manager – High-Volume Upscale Casual Restaurant


A leading restaurant group is seeking a dynamic general manager to oversee operations at a high-volume, upscale-casual restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader who is passionate about delivering extraordinary guest experiences, building high-performing teams, and driving both operational and financial success in a vibrant, people-first culture.


Assistant General Manager Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parking
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement


Assistant General Manager Requirements & Qualifications


  • Minimum 4 + years of assistant general manager experience in high-volume upscale or polished casual restaurants
  • Proven experience managing restaurants with at least $8M in annual sales volume
  • Strong financial acumen and demonstrated success managing P&L performance
  • Exceptional leadership and team development skills, especially in coaching and mentorship
  • Deep understanding of service standards, food quality, and guest experience in upscale casual dining
  • Experience with inventory systems, labor management tools, and POS systems
  • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays


Assistant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills


  • Hands-on leadership style with a strong floor presence
  • Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
  • Proven ability to build and sustain a positive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Results-driven mindset focused on continuous improvement


Assistant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Lead all daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution across front-of-house and back-of-house teams
  • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing management team and staff
  • Drive revenue growth and profitability while maintaining high standards of food, service, and ambiance
  • Analyze P&L, labor, food cost, and inventory; implement strategies to achieve targets
  • Foster a culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional hospitality
  • Oversee scheduling, labor forecasting, and productivity aligned with business needs
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations
  • Collaborate with culinary leadership to uphold menu quality and innovation
  • Lead by example on the floor, especially during peak service times
  • Drive local marketing initiatives and community engagement to boost brand awareness and guest traffic.
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