General Manager | Upscale Fine Dining | $95K Base + Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager | Fine Dining Leadership Opportunity

Plano, TX

Build More Than a Restaurant. Help Build a Legacy.

We are seeking an exceptional hospitality leader to join one of North Texas' most exciting independent fine dining concepts.

This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished General Manager or an exceptional Assistant General Manager ready for the next step who wants to help build something truly special.

You'll work directly alongside an engaged founder to lead a chef-driven, hospitality-first restaurant while developing into a future multi-unit operations leader as the company continues to grow.

What You'll Do

• Lead all front-of-house operations and daily service execution
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience across multiple dining environments
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing hospitality team
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and uphold elevated service standards
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, and operational execution
• Support P&L performance, labor, beverage, and cost controls
• Handle guest recovery with professionalism and urgency
• Foster a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and genuine hospitality
• Serve as the primary leadership presence on the floor during service

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of leadership experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality
• Current General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Senior Restaurant Manager, or similar leadership role
• Experience in chef-driven, Michelin-recognized, Forbes-rated, or upscale independent restaurants strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Experience with P&L management, labor planning, and operational performance
• Wine and beverage knowledge is a plus
• Calm, detail-oriented, hospitality-first leadership style
• Long-term interest in growing with an expanding restaurant company

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from:

• Michelin-recognized restaurants
• Chef-driven fine dining concepts
• Luxury independent restaurants
• Luxury steakhouses
• Tasting menu or omakase concepts
• Forbes-rated hospitality
• Luxury hotel restaurant operations

What We're Not Looking For

• Quick-service or fast-casual backgrounds
• Chain-only restaurant management without fine dining experience
• Fear-based leadership styles
• Candidates seeking only a short-term opportunity
• Managers who prioritize systems over people and hospitality

Compensation & Benefits

• $95,000 Base Salary
• Customized Year One Compensation Package Targeting $125,000+
• Performance incentives
• Benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates
• Direct mentorship from an experienced founder
• Clear path toward future multi-unit leadership

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to become part of the founding leadership team of a rapidly growing, chef-driven fine dining concept where hospitality, culture, and excellence come first.

We're looking for a leader who develops people, creates memorable guest experiences, and wants to help build a restaurant group with long-term vision.

If you're passionate about fine dining, leadership, and building something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

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.