Fine Dining General Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced General Manager to lead the front-of-house operations of a highly anticipated fine dining restaurant opening in Connecticut. As the Opening General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in building the restaurant from the ground up, establishing service standards, developing a best-in-class front-of-house team, and creating an exceptional guest experience while helping shape the culture and long-term success of one of Greenwich's premier dining destinations.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to restaurant financial targets
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Structured schedule designed for long-term sustainability
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a highly anticipated restaurant opening

• Lead all front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional service during every shift.
• Oversee reservations, table management, pacing, and overall dining room flow.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless communication and service execution between the kitchen and front of house.
• Lead engaging pre-shift meetings that prepare, educate, and motivate the team for service.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop an outstanding front-of-house team, including managers, servers, hosts, sommeliers, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous development.
• Create and maintain training materials and service standards for all front-of-house roles.
• Manage front-of-house labor, scheduling, and operational budgets.
• Monitor financial performance, labor costs, and revenue goals while maintaining exceptional guest service.
• Oversee private dining and special events from inquiry through execution.
• Build relationships within the local community, including event planners, concierge teams, and corporate partners.
• Support and oversee the restaurant's beverage and wine program while ensuring the team can confidently guide guest selections.
• Represent the restaurant with professionalism while helping establish its reputation within the Greenwich dining community.

• 5+ years of senior front-of-house leadership experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality.
• Proven success hiring, leading, coaching, and developing high-performing service teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including P&L management, labor controls, and revenue performance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and guest relationship skills.
• Strong wine knowledge; Sommelier certification (CMS, WSET, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience with reservation platforms such as SevenRooms, Resy, or similar.
• Experience with POS systems including Toast, Aloha, or equivalent.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.