General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Marisa Roberts

Nashville, Tennessee | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $85,000 to $95,000 | Job ID: 178581

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Join a respected hospitality group bringing an upscale speakeasy concept to Nashville. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who takes pride in crafting memorable guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and delivering operational excellence in a polished, energetic setting.

General Manager Benefits & Compensation:

  • 401k with company matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Team member benefits/discounts

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of hospitality management experience in a bar, restaurant, lounge, hotel, or related upscale service environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead hourly teams, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and managing performance
  • Strong knowledge of bar operations, guest service, labor management, cash handling, and service recovery
  • Willingness to work late nights, weekends, holidays, and maintain a flexible schedule
  • Excellent communication, organization, judgment, and leadership abilities
  • Must meet all legal requirements for employment and alcohol-service oversight in Tennessee

General Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Previous experience opening a new hospitality venue
  • Background in an upscale cocktail bar, speakeasy, hotel bar, or nightlife environment
  • Familiarity with POS systems, scheduling, payroll/timekeeping, inventory controls, and tip pool management
  • Understanding of Tennessee alcohol-service regulations and responsible beverage service
  • Strong network within the Nashville hospitality community

General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily venue operations from pre-shift setup through closing
  • Foster an engaging, guest-centric culture aligned with brand standards
  • Hire, train, schedule, and develop the hourly team for optimal performance
  • Lead pre-shift meetings and provide real-time coaching during service
  • Manage guest flow, reservations, seating, and overall room experience
  • Partner with the bar lead to ensure cocktail quality, bar readiness, and consistent service
  • Monitor labor, costs, sales, comps, and inventory-related expenses for profitability
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, local labor standards, and alcohol-service regulations
  • Foster safety, handle incident reporting, and support guest recovery as needed

If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to lead a talented team in an exciting new venue, please apply!

 

JOB ID: 178581

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Marisa Roberts

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