Restaurant General Manager | $75K-$90K | Philadelphia, PA

Fine Dining Restaurant General Manager

Earn $75,000-$90,000 annually leading operations for an established fine dining restaurant in Old City, Philadelphia.

This hands-on Restaurant General Manager role oversees daily operations, financial performance, guest experience, and team development for a team of approximately 15-20 employees.

You'll work within a growing hospitality group that offers long-term advancement opportunities while helping shape the culture, standards, and guest experience of a respected restaurant concept.

If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy developing strong teams while delivering memorable guest experiences, we'd like to speak with you.

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Conveniently accessible by public transportation.

$75,000-$90,000 annual salary

Salaried position

Paid biweekly

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Company dining discounts

Full-time

Approximately 50-60 hours per week

Nights, weekends, and holidays required as business needs dictate

This role stands out with:

$75K-$90K compensation package

Fine dining environment

Growing hospitality group

Advancement opportunities

Direct operational impact

Accessible Center City location

Established guest following and business volume

About the role

This is a hands-on restaurant leadership position responsible for all aspects of daily operations.

The General Manager will oversee financial performance, staffing, scheduling, inventory controls, guest experience, and team development while maintaining the service standards expected in a fine dining environment.

We are looking for someone who can:

Lead from the floor during service

Develop and motivate hospitality professionals

Manage restaurant financial performance

Build accountability and consistency across the team

Maintain exceptional guest experiences

Balance operational execution with leadership development

About the restaurant

Piccolina is an established fine dining restaurant located in Center City Philadelphia.

The restaurant serves approximately 60 guests during lunch, 60 guests during dinner, and up to 100 guests during peak service periods. With seating for approximately 75 guests and average guest checks around $65, the operation combines elevated hospitality with strong operational standards.

The restaurant is part of a growing hospitality organization committed to investing in its people, culture, and future growth.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily restaurant operations

Manage P&L performance and profitability

Lead scheduling and labor management

Supervise ordering, receiving, and inventory controls

Manage vendor and purveyor relationships

Recruit, train, and develop team members

Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Oversee payroll processes

Support service execution during peak periods

Ensure guest satisfaction and service recovery

Drive accountability and operational consistency

Coach and mentor management and hourly team members

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience

Strong P&L management experience

Experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory controls

Vendor and purveyor management experience

Scheduling and payroll experience

Team training and development experience

Food safety knowledge

Strong communication and leadership skills

Wine and beverage knowledge preferred

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Passion for hospitality and guest service excellence

What we're looking for

Sense of urgency

Strong organizational skills

Professional presence

Positive leadership style

Ability to inspire and motivate others

Commitment to hospitality excellence

Desire to create memorable guest experiences

Strong operational discipline

Restaurant systems

Lightspeed POS

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.