General Manager - Private, Elevated Hospitality Concept

Southeast U.S. (Relocation Opportunity) About the Opportunity We are partnering with a luxury hospitality group to identify a General Manager for a private, high-touch cocktail-driven concept within an upscale hotel environment. This is not a traditional restaurant role. This opportunity is built for a leader who understands how to create an experience, not just manage an operation—someone who thrives in a relationship-driven, member-style environment where consistency, personalization, and presence matter. Comp Set: $90,000 Base + 10% Bonus + Full Benefits What You’ll Be Responsible For Leading the Experience Create a strong sense of belonging for guests and members Build meaningful relationships that drive repeat visitation Maintain a visible, hands‑on presence during service Elevate service standards beyond transactional interactions Owning the Operation Oversee daily operations of a cocktail‑forward, high‑touch environment Lead and develop a team of approximately 30 team members Maintain discipline around labor, scheduling, and cost controls Ensure service execution aligns with elevated hospitality standards Driving Performance Manage P&L performance and operational efficiency Balance guest experience with financial results Support programming, events, and seasonal activation's Building the Team Recruit, train, and develop a strong service‑driven culture Coach and mentor team members in real time Set clear expectations and maintain accountability What We’re Looking For Ideal Profile Hospitality‑first leader with a strong floor presence Polished and professional, yet approachable and authentic Emotionally intelligent with strong guest awareness Hands‑on operator with attention to detail Preferred Background Luxury hotel outlet, private club, or high‑end standalone concept Experience in cocktail‑forward or experiential environments Strong financial and operational acumen Background in structured service cultures (Forbes‑level, boutique luxury, etc.) What Doesn’t Work Transactional or checklist‑style management Leaders who prefer to operate from the office Overly rigid or corporate leadership styles Inconsistent operational or financial discipline Compensation & Benefits $90,000 base salary 10% annual bonus Comprehensive benefits package Growth and advancement opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr