Fine Dining General Manager

General Manager Opportunity

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.

Benefits & Compensation

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

General Manager Responsibilities

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.

General Manager Qualifications

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.