Restaurant General Manager

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Job Title:

General Manager — Upscale Full-Service Dining

Location:

Cary, NC (On-Site)

Company Overview:

We are a growing full-service restaurant group with multiple new openings and long-term career growth potential. Our team is built on structure, systems, and a strong culture of hospitality. We offer an upscale, guest-centric dining experience with opportunities for advancement, profit sharing, and excellent work-life balance.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced General Manager who is hardworking and passionate about the hospitality industry. The General Manager leads by example, consistently delivering sincere hospitality to guests and team members, while maintaining a strong presence in the dining room. This role requires both strong structure/system knowledge and creative, outside-the-box thinking to drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Excellent growth potential with multiple new restaurant openings.
• Closed on Sundays for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive training and onboarding programs.
• Two weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually.
• Competitive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including both front-of-house and back-of-house functions.
• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction at all times.
• Lead and maintain adherence to menu standards and service quality.
• Set and achieve company performance goals and financial targets.
• Oversee financial performance, including labor, inventory, and cost management.
• Create and manage schedules for all FOH and BOH team members.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory counts with leadership team.
• Supervise all ordering processes for FOH and BOH operations.
• Lead the development, coaching, and mentoring of the management team and hourly staff.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, and hospitality.
• Set the tone for sincere hospitality and team culture throughout the restaurant.
• Partner and collaborate with FOH, BOH, and Chef leadership teams to drive results.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of upscale full-service or fine dining restaurant experience as a General Manager.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and composed under pressure.
• Highly self-motivated, self-disciplined, and professionally presentable.
• Passionate and committed to the hospitality industry and guest experience.
• Strong systems knowledge and ability to implement structured processes.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 165970

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John Watson

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