General Manager

Full-Service General Manager Opportunity Are you looking to make a change for the better? Look no further! We have a family-owned and operated restaurant group in Peoria seeking a full-service General Manager to support its continued growth! Qualifications: 35 years of leadership experience in upscale nightlife, bar, or hospitality operations. Proven success managing high-volume venues with live entertainment and security teams. Strong understanding of security protocols, ID verification processes, and conflict de-escalation. Experience collaborating with security companies, off-duty police, or in-house safety teams. Advanced knowledge of P&L management, labor controls, and beverage cost tracking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a calm, authoritative presence. Flexible availability nights, weekends, holidays, and special events required. Experience with Toast POS systems, XTRAChef, and operational reporting software. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary with quarterly performance-based bonuses. Health and wellness benefits after 90 days. Paid vacation and advancement opportunities across the portfolio. Exclusive access to events and hospitality experiences. Relocation available for qualified candidate. Leadership & Culture: Recruit, train, and inspire a world-class hospitality and security team that reflects core values: passion, professionalism, and hospitality without compromise. Foster a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven work culture grounded in respect, accountability, and collaboration. Conduct weekly leadership and security meetings to ensure alignment on operational goals and guest safety expectations. Operations Management: Oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including floor management, scheduling, and nightly execution. Maintain precise cost controls for beverage, labor, and inventory. Manage opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and POS accuracy. Ensure compliance with all state and local health, safety, and liquor regulations. Implement efficient operational systems to support consistency and scalability. Security & Compliance Oversight: Direct and supervise the security team, ensuring all members are properly trained, licensed, and operating in compliance with Illinois state requirements. Develop and enforce security protocols for guest check-in, ID verification, crowd control, and incident reporting. Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire marshal, and licensing authorities as needed to maintain full compliance. Maintain detailed nightly reports documenting incidents, guest ejections, and security activity. Conduct regular safety drills and de-escalation training for both staff and security personnel. Ensure video surveillance, lighting, and access points are fully functional and properly monitored during operations.