Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager, Full-Service

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Pay range: $52k-$60k

Plus bonus program

Who We Are:

Our restaurant is central to the Elizabethtown dining scene. Guests come to us for more than food; they come for community, comfort, and memorable experiences. We’re looking for a passionate General Manager (GM) who can help us keep raising the bar, delivering consistent excellence while building an environment where our teams thrive.

The Role:

The General Manager is responsible for the daily rhythm of our restaurant. You’ll oversee operations, budgets, staffing, and events—all while ensuring every guest leaves happier than when they arrived. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to inspire a culture of hospitality across both front and back of house.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent our restaurant as a visible leader in the Elizabethtown community.
• Build and maintain a guest-first culture where service and hospitality shine.
• Be active and present in the dining rooms, engaging with guests and supporting staff.
• Lead creative marketing and event efforts that attract new guests while rewarding loyal ones.
• Manage financials including budgets, cost controls, and inventory.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and coach a high-performing team.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and service standards that meet and exceed expectations.
• Stay connected to restaurant trends, bringing fresh ideas to keep our brands innovative.

Who You Are:

• At least 5 years of experience as a General Manager in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, or hospitality setting.
• A natural leader who thrives on motivating teams and building relationships with staff and guests.
• Organized and business-minded, with strong knowledge of budgets, cost controls, and operational systems.
• Guest-focused with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• A degree in Hospitality Management is preferred, but proven success and passion for leadership matter most.

Why Work With Us:

Joining our team means being part of one of the most recognized and respected restaurants in Elizabethtown.
We pride ourselves on creating an exciting, professional, and rewarding workplace where our employees feel valued and motivated to grow. This is more than a management job—it’s an opportunity to lead teams at a restaurant that truly defines the Elizabethtown dining experience.

Benefits:

Employee discount

Health insurance after 30 days

Paid time off

Paid training

Work Location: In person

EOE