General Manager - High-Volume Restaurant & Entertainment Operations

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished, high-volume General Manager to lead an established beachfront restaurant and multi-bar operation along the Texas Gulf Coast. This is a large-scale hospitality operation with approximately $14 million in annual revenue , a 150-person team during the off-season, and staffing that increases to more than 200 employees during peak season.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned restaurant operator who has successfully managed comparable revenue, large management teams, multiple service areas, and significant seasonal business fluctuations.

This role requires a confident, emotionally intelligent leader who can maintain established operating systems, protect the restaurant's strong financial performance, and build trust with an experienced management team. The priority is consistent execution, operational discipline, and continued business success—not unnecessary changes to an already established operation.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily restaurant and bar operations, ensuring consistent execution across multiple service areas.
• Lead, coach, and develop a management team of approximately 10–11 salaried leaders.
• Oversee a workforce of 150+ employees, scaling staffing and operations to accommodate seasonal demand exceeding 200 employees.
• Maintain established operating procedures, service standards, financial controls, and business practices.
• Monitor sales, P&L performance, labor costs, food and beverage costs, inventory, and overall profitability.
• Maintain operational efficiency and financial discipline during both peak tourist seasons and slower periods.
• Establish clear expectations, delegate responsibilities, and hold department leaders accountable.
• Partner closely with ownership through consistent communication, performance reporting, and operational reviews.
• Review financial metrics, guest feedback, labor performance, and operating results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with tenured managers and foster a collaborative, accountable leadership culture.
• Address operational challenges proactively, communicate issues early, and present practical solutions.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences, food and beverage quality, cleanliness, safety, and service consistency.
• Manage seasonal hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, scheduling, and employee development.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and leadership coverage during high-volume weekends, holidays, and peak tourism periods.

 

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive restaurant or hospitality management experience , including significant experience as a General Manager of a high-volume operation.
• Proven success managing a large-scale restaurant, beachfront concept, multi-bar operation, entertainment venue, or comparable hospitality business .
• Experience overseeing operations generating approximately $10M+ in annual revenue strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams of 150–200+ employees and manage multiple department leaders.
• Experience overseeing 10+ managers or a comparable salaried leadership structure.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, financial reporting, labor controls, food and beverage costs, and profitability.
• Proven ability to manage seasonal fluctuations in sales, staffing, and operational demand.
• Strong leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to earn trust with established and tenured teams.
• Experience maintaining established systems, procedures, and operating standards without disrupting successful business practices.
• Highly accountable, transparent, and comfortable working closely with an engaged, data-driven ownership team.
• Strong communication, organizational, delegation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop leaders, address performance issues, and maintain consistent accountability.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to remain composed and decisive during demanding service periods.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak tourist seasons.

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.

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.