General Manager | Upscale Casual Restaurant & Bar | $75K-$85K | Philadelphia, PA

General Manager Opportunity

Earn total annual compensation of $75,000-$85,000, including performance-based bonus opportunities, while leading a popular, high-volume craft cocktail bar in Philadelphia.

This hands-on General Manager role oversees a team of approximately 20-30 employees in a beverage-driven operation known for its craft cocktail program, strong beer and wine offerings, elevated American bistro fare, and loyal customer following.

This is the kind of place where guests stop in for a quick drink, stay for dinner, gather with friends, and return week after week. You'll work directly with ownership and have the opportunity to influence culture, strengthen systems, develop future leaders, and play a meaningful role in the business's continued success.

If you're an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and leading from the floor, we'd like to speak with you.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Compensation: Total annual compensation of $75,000-$85,000, including performance-based bonus opportunities. Paid biweekly.

Benefits: Medical benefits, paid time off, company dining perks, performance-based bonus opportunities.

Schedule: Full-time. Approximately 50-55 hours per week. Five-day workweek. Nights, weekends, holidays, and special events required.

Why This Role Stands Out: Total compensation of $75,000-$85,000 including bonus opportunities. Five-day workweek. High-volume craft cocktail bar with strong year-round business. Established beer, wine, and cocktail program. Leadership responsibility for a team of approximately 20-30 employees. Direct partnership with ownership. Loyal customer base and strong neighborhood reputation. Opportunity to improve systems and influence operational direction. Long-term growth potential within a growing hospitality organization.

About the Role: As General Manager, you will serve as the operational leader of the business. You'll oversee daily operations while driving guest satisfaction, team performance, profitability, and operational consistency. While food is an important part of the guest experience, this is a beverage-driven business where bar operations, hospitality, and execution are critical to success. This role requires a strong floor presence, effective communication, sound financial judgment, and the ability to lead confidently during busy service periods.

This Role Could Be a Strong Fit If You: Enjoy leading from the floor rather than managing from an office. Have experience overseeing both bar and restaurant operations. Understand beverage-driven business models. Have experience managing cocktail, beer, and wine programs. Like coaching managers, supervisors, bartenders, servers, and hourly team members. Are comfortable being accountable for financial performance. Thrive in fast-paced, guest-focused environments. Prefer independent hospitality businesses over large corporate structures.

Responsibilities: Lead daily operations for a busy, beverage-driven bar. Drive guest experience, beverage sales, and profitability. Hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop team members. Manage scheduling, labor, payroll, and staffing levels. Review sales performance, operating costs, and P&L results. Monitor labor, food, beverage, and liquor costs. Oversee inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and beverage ordering. Conduct pre-shift meetings and maintain clear team communication. Partner with culinary leadership on daily execution. Manage POS, reservations, private events, and special programming. Resolve guest concerns and lead service recovery efforts. Maintain food safety, liquor law, and operational compliance.

About the Concept: This independently owned craft cocktail bar combines a strong beverage program, quality food, and genuine hospitality to create an experience that keeps guests coming back. Known for its craft cocktails, strong beer and wine offerings, and elevated American bistro fare, the business serves a diverse mix of regulars, neighborhood guests, and first-time visitors. Guests stop in for a drink, meet friends after work, gather for dinner, and return throughout the week because of the atmosphere, hospitality, and consistency they know they can count on. The operation enjoys strong year-round business, a loyal customer base, and an ownership team committed to supporting both the guest experience and the people who make it happen.

Qualifications: 2+ years of General Manager or hospitality leadership experience. Experience leading busy restaurant, bar, or hospitality operations. Strong bar and beverage management experience preferred. Experience managing teams of 20+ employees. Strong understanding of restaurant P&Ls and financial controls. Experience with scheduling, payroll, labor management, and cost control. Beverage inventory and liquor cost-control experience. Proven success developing and retaining teams. Strong communication and leadership skills. Food safety knowledge. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Experience That Transfers Well: Craft cocktail bars. Independent bars and restaurants. Neighborhood bars. Upscale casual restaurants. Gastropubs. Hospitality-driven service environments. Beverage-focused operations.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.