Restaurant General Manager | Award Winning Fine Dining Restaurant! #ZRL 3707067

Job Description

Job Description

This concept has curated a whole new fine dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Their seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. This concept has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC. Their mission is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5-star experience for our teams, guests, and community. They pride themselves on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Quarterly bonus plan - $140,000-160,000 annually, commensurate on experience
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance

Job Summary:

The General Manager is the strategic and operational leader, responsible for driving excellence across all front-of-house operations, banquet operations, ensuring financial performance, and cultivating a culture of hospitality that aligns with our elevated brand standards. This role requires a dynamic, polished operator who thrives in a high-volume, upscale dining environment and leads with vision, empowerment, and operational precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction by maintaining high-quality food, service, and ambiance.
• Lead and manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff to build a motivated and effective team.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Monitor and control inventory, budgets, and costs to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Foster a positive work environment and uphold company values and standards.
• Handle customer complaints and feedback professionally and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in full-service restaurant management, in a high-volume fine dining setting (over $18MM), with a minimum of 2 years in a General Manager role or above.
• Knowledge of special events/catering sales and banquet operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability and success to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong knowledge of health department codes, OSHA regulations, and safety best practices.
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.