Food & Beverage General Manager

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage General Manager to lead a high-volume hospitality operation within a well-established entertainment venue in Lakeland. We are looking for a leader who enjoys that energy and complexity and wants the opportunity to take real ownership of a business. The right person will be a strong operator and an even stronger leader: someone who can build a team, establish accountability, improve performance, and create a culture where people want to stay and succeed. What You’ll Do Lead all day-to-day food and beverage operations across multiple bar and dining areas Recruit, train, develop, and retain a strong FOH and BOH team Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive, respectful culture Manage food, beverage, liquor, and labor costs with a focus on improving profitability Oversee purchasing, inventory, ordering, scheduling, and vendor relationships Maintain strong beverage controls, responsible alcohol service, and appropriate pour-cost standards Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, sanitation, and health department compliance Maintain a visible leadership presence during peak periods, including evenings and weekends Handle difficult guest and employee situations calmly, professionally, and decisively Develop dependable managers and key employees who can successfully operate the business in your absence Partner directly with ownership on opportunities to improve the operation, increase sales, and continue growing the business What We’re Looking For 5+ years of restaurant/F&B management experience, including GM, AGM, F&B Manager, or comparable leadership experience Proven experience leading a high-volume, full-service restaurant and bar operation Strong bar and beverage experience, including liquor inventory, pour-cost management, beverage controls, and responsible alcohol service Strong knowledge of food cost, labor cost, inventory, ordering, scheduling, and restaurant financial performance Experience leading and developing both FOH and BOH teams Proven ability to address performance issues and hold employees accountable while maintaining a strong team culture A mature, measured communication style and the ability to remain calm in a fast-moving environment A strong sense of ownership, dependability, and personal accountability Comfortable working evenings, weekends, events, and peak business periods Experience in high-volume casual dining, sports bars, nightlife, entertainment venues, or multi-concept hospitality operations is highly preferred. Compensation & Benefits Base salary around $90,000, based on experience Comprehensive employer-paid health insurance options 401(k) with 4% company match Additional benefits and compensation opportunities Long-term growth potential with an established, family-owned organization JOB ID : 180680#post Arsham Kamali #J-18808-Ljbffr Nbutexas