General Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead front and back of house operations for the revival of an iconic LA institution alongside a Celebrity Chef & Experienced FOH ownership team.

The GM owns the guest experience, financial performance, and team culture — setting the standard for hospitality while driving profitability in a fast-paced, high-volume fine dining environment. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistent execution of service, quality, and cleanliness standards
• Own P&L performance, including labor cost, COGS, and budget management; deliver on revenue and margin targets
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop management and hourly staff; build a strong bench of future leaders
• Maintain guest satisfaction through hands-on floor presence, VIP relations, and swift resolution of service issues
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution, food cost control, and kitchen-FOH coordination
• Ensure compliance with California health, safety, labor, and alcohol service regulations (ABC licensing, ServSafe, meal/rest break law)
• Manage vendor relationships, inventory, and ordering
• Drive team performance through coaching, performance reviews, and accountability standards
• Support marketing and community initiatives, including private events and reservations management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, including 2+ years as a GM or AGM in an upscale or fine dining setting
• Proven track record managing P&L, labor, and food cost in a high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of California labor law, health code, and ABC alcohol regulations
• Experience with reservation and POS systems (e.g., OpenTable, Resy, Toast, Aloha)
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and guest-relations skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Food Handler and ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• California RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certification required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Dining discounts
• Bonus eligibility tied to performance metrics
• Growth opportunities within a growing restaurant group

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.