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This is a senior leadership role for a hands-on General Manager who thrives in a guest-driven, high-energy restaurant environment. The operation is centered on scratch cooking, elevated service, and thoughtful execution, blending refinement with approachability.

The General Manager sets the tone for the restaurant by balancing operational discipline with people-first leadership. Success in this role comes from building a strong management bench, empowering leaders to take ownership, and creating systems that support consistency, growth, and long-term performance.

Familiarity with scratch kitchens and curated bar programs, combined with steady, people-centered leadership, will set someone up well in this role.

What You’ll Own

Business & Financial Leadership

Create and adjust operating plans in response to sales trends and performance
Drive revenue through strong guest experiences, community engagement, and visible leadership
Manage controllable costs and establish systems that support accountability
Oversee labor planning through accurate forecasting and schedule review
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized restaurant, front and back of house

Guest Experience & Brand Execution

Partner with culinary leadership to ensure consistent execution of a scratch-made menu
Uphold standards around food quality, recipe execution, and presentation
Collaborate with bar leadership to support a thoughtful beverage program
Bring creativity to in-house and off-site experiences that drive repeat business
Ensure service is proactive, polished, and anticipates guest needs

People & Culture

Recruit, develop, and retain strong hospitality talent
Ensure onboarding and training prepare team members for success
Foster a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and performance-driven
Provide fair, consistent coaching and feedback

Leadership Development

Define clear ownership across management roles and areas of responsibility
Lead productive manager meetings focused on results and opportunities
Hold regular one-on-one conversations to support performance and growth
Build internal pipelines to support long-term team development

What We’re Looking For

3–5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
Strong hospitality mindset with a focus on leadership and execution
Proven ability to lead teams and drive results
Food Manager Certification
Bachelor’s degree or hospitality-related certification preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation structure with performance-based incentives
Flexible scheduling and paid time off
Health and wellness benefits, including access to support resources
Retirement savings options
A people-first culture that values growth, balance, and long-term success

JOB ID: 170785

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Nichelle Ritter

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.