Restaurant General Manager ( Opening, Upscale )

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : General Manager – New Restaurant Opening (San Antonio, TX | Pearl District)

COMPENSATION : $120,000 – $140,000 base salary, plus bonus

BENEFITS : Full Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. insurance benefits

RELOCATION: Up to $5,000 available

TRAINING: 4-week paid pre-opening training period at designated partner location (paid room & board)

START: Early Aug. 2026 (Open date Sep/Oct. 2026)

SUMMARY

We are opening a new chef-driven, upscale hospitality concept in the Pearl District of San Antonio. The restaurant will be a high-energy, multi-environment dining destination featuring a main dining room, cocktail bar, and private dining spaces, designed to deliver a refined yet approachable elevated guest experience. This is a flagship opening for a growing hospitality group with a strong focus on culinary excellence, service standards, and operational precision.

The General Manager will lead all front-of-house operations for a high-volume upscale restaurant (~$7M–$10M annual revenue) . This leader will serve as the operational face of the restaurant, responsible for building and executing a best-in-class guest experience while driving financial performance, team development, and service excellence from pre-opening through long-term operations. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong floor presence, financial discipline, and the ability to build and inspire high-performing hospitality teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full front-of-house operations for a high-volume, upscale multi-concept restaurant
• Deliver consistent, elevated guest experiences aligned with premium hospitality standards
• Recruit, train, and develop FOH leadership teams including assistant managers and service leaders
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless service execution
• Own restaurant P&L performance including revenue, labor, and controllable costs
• Drive guest satisfaction, service standards, and brand reputation across all guest touchpoints
• Oversee reservations, private dining, and high-touch guest experiences
• Implement service systems, training programs, and operational procedures to ensure consistency
• Support pre-opening planning, staffing, and execution strategy
• Lead the restaurant through opening, stabilization, and long-term performance optimization

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years' exp. in restaurant hospitality
• 2+ years experience as General Manager in an upscale / fine dining environment
• Track record managing $5M–$10M+ annual restaurant revenue operations
• Background in elevated guest service environments
• Demonstrated success leading FOH teams in complex, high-volume operations
• Strong financial acumen with full P&L ownership experience
• Ability to build, train, and develop high-performing teams
• Experience working closely with chef-driven or culinary-led concepts
• Strong communication, leadership presence, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, opening-driven environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience opening a new restaurant concept (pre-opening through launch)
• Experience with multi-room operations (dining room, bar, private dining)
• Familiarity with the San Antonio hospitality landscape

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Laura Way Corporation is a staffing Agency, working client roles across the US, within all major industries

Company Description

Laura Way Corporation is a staffing Agency, working client roles across the US, within all major industries