General Manager

General ManagerIKARIA More InfoLa Jolla, San Diego, CA Full Time • Salary ($130k - $150k) Expires: Oct 1, 2026Required Years of Experience: 5 yearsICARIA FOR THE SOUL & BODYFine Dining | Eastern Mediterranean | La Jolla, California | Opening Fall 2026ABOUT ICARIAIcaria takes its name from the Greek island renowned for longevity, vitality, and a life lived with purpose—one of the world's celebrated Blue Zones.Opening Fall 2026 in La Jolla, ICARIA is a fine dining destination inspired by the coastal cultures of Greece, Cyprus, Crete, Western Anatolia, and the Levant. Rooted in the traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean and guided by seasonal California ingredients, ICARIA is designed as a place where exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality, and genuine human connection nourish both body and soul.Every detail matters—from the fish brought ashore each morning to the warmth of the welcome at the door. We believe luxury is not formality, but care.ICARIA is brought to life by the team behind Puesto and Marisi, a hospitality group of more than 800 passionate professionals dedicated to culinary excellence, thoughtful beverage programs, and unforgettable guest experiences.This is a rare opportunity to help build a landmark restaurant from the ground up—to shape the culture, establish the standards, and define what ICARIA becomes for years to come.ABOUT YOUYou are a hospitality leader first.You lead with confidence, humility, and accountability, creating an environment where excellence is expected, teamwork is celebrated, and people feel inspired to grow.You understand that exceptional service is not simply executing standards—it is creating meaningful moments that guests remember long after they leave.You thrive in dynamic environments and see opportunity where others see obstacles. You enjoy building systems, developing talent, and setting a vision that others want to follow.Most importantly, you view opening a restaurant not as a job, but as a chance to create something lasting.WHAT YOU BRING5+ years of General Manager experience in a chef-driven fine dining, luxury hospitality, or Michelin-caliber environmentProven success leading high-performing teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences and strong financial resultsFull P&L ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost controls, and profitabilityExperience hiring, developing, mentoring, and retaining both salaried leaders and hourly team membersStrong food and beverage acumen, including wine and craft cocktail programs; Eastern Mediterranean wine knowledge is a plusPre-opening or new restaurant opening experience strongly preferredOutstanding communication skills, emotional intelligence, and calm-under-pressure decision makingWorking knowledge of TOAST, OpenTable, TripleSeat, Restaurant365, CTUIT, and related hospitality systemsExpertise in inventory management, food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational executionA passion for Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, culture, wine, and hospitalityA relentless commitment to craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and hospitality excellenceYOUR IMPACTAs General Manager, you will serve as the steward of the ICARIA experience.You will be responsible for:Building and leading a world-class hospitality teamEstablishing service standards that reflect the vision of ICARIACreating a culture rooted in accountability, professionalism, warmth, and hospitalityDriving financial performance while protecting the integrity of the guest experienceCollaborating closely with culinary, beverage, and operations leadershipEnsuring every guest interaction reflects our philosophy of care, generosity, and excellenceWHY ICARIA?Competitive compensation package above market averagePerformance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsPaid time offDining privileges across Puesto and Marisi restaurantsHands-on mentorship from some of Southern California's most accomplished hospitality leadersClear growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant groupThe opportunity to help create one of Southern California's most anticipated restaurant openingsJOIN USSome restaurants are built to succeed.Others are built to endure.At ICARIA, we are creating a restaurant inspired by a philosophy of living well—through hospitality, craftsmanship, community, and care.If you're ready to build something meaningful from the very beginning, we'd love to meet you.ICARIA For the Soul & Body