General Manager / AGM - Upscale Steakhouse | $90K-$130K

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Atlanta, GA
Compensation: $90,000-$130,000 total compensation, including bonus and benefits

We are seeking a seasoned restaurant leader to join a newly opened, high-end steakhouse and elevated dining concept in Atlanta.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced General Manager or Assistant General Manager who thrives in a polished, high-volume environment and takes genuine pride in leading from the floor.

The operation is projected to generate approximately $10M-$12M in first-year revenue, with significant growth potential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading a demanding operation, developing a strong team, and delivering an elevated guest experience at a consistently high level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily restaurant operations with a strong presence on the floor
• Drive exceptional hospitality, service standards, and guest satisfaction
• Lead and develop FOH and BOH leadership teams
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance
• Monitor labor, food and beverage costs, inventory, and overall profitability
• Partner closely with culinary and beverage leadership to maintain consistency and quality
• Build strong relationships with VIP guests and repeat clientele
• Maintain a polished, professional environment while setting the tone for the team
• Lead high-volume services while maintaining luxury-level standards
• Support private dining, special events, and other high-revenue opportunities
• Recruit, develop, and retain top hospitality talent
• Ensure operational standards, cleanliness, safety, and compliance are consistently maintained

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years of progressive fine dining, upscale, luxury hospitality, or high-end restaurant leadership experience
• Current or recent experience as a GM, AGM, Restaurant Director, or comparable senior restaurant leader
• Proven success in high-volume restaurant operations
• Strong floor presence with a genuine passion for hospitality
• Confident understanding of P&L, labor, food cost, beverage cost, and operational controls
• Strong wine and beverage knowledge is highly valued
• Experience handling VIP clientele, private dining, and elevated guest experiences
• Polished, articulate, professional, and comfortable leading experienced hospitality teams
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and people-development skills
• Energetic, hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead by example
• Stable career progression and a track record of success in demanding environments

This is not a training-level management opportunity. We are looking for a seasoned hospitality professional who can step into a high-expectation environment and lead with confidence from day one.

The exact level and compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, background, and fit for the operation.

If you are an accomplished restaurant leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a major upscale operation in Atlanta, we would like to speak with you.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.