Operating Partner / General Manager - Lake Geneva, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Operating Partner / General Manager

Lake Geneva, WI
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 + Profit Sharing + Significant Growth Opportunity

Build Something Special

A unique waterfront dining destination near Lake Geneva, WI is seeking an entrepreneurial Operating Partner / General Manager to lead the transformation of an established restaurant into one of the region's premier dining destinations.

This is more than a General Manager role. We're looking for an owner-minded leader who can build systems, develop people, drive financial performance, and help shape the future of the business while sharing in its long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead all front and back-of-house operations
• Build a strong culture through hiring, training, and leadership development
• Create operating systems, training programs, and performance standards
• Drive guest satisfaction, sales, profitability, and operational excellence
• Oversee food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L performance
• Partner with ownership on seasonal menus, business strategy, and long-term growth

Qualifications

• Proven success as a General Manager, Operating Partner, Executive Chef, or multi-functional restaurant leader
• Experience in upscale casual, chef-driven, resort, country club, or destination dining
• Strong financial and operational leadership skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building teams and growing businesses
• Hands-on leader who treats the business like it's their own

Compensation & Opportunity

• $75,000-$85,000 base salary
• Profit-sharing with significant upside
• Long-term growth and potential ownership opportunities
• Opportunity to build a legacy with a family-owned hospitality business

If you're ready to take ownership of an exciting turnaround opportunity and build one of Lake Geneva's premier dining destinations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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.