General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Nichelle Ritter

Nashville, Tennessee | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $80,000 to $115,000 | Job ID: 181953

Job Summary

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We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-level restaurant and entertainment venue in Nashville. This is a hands-on leadership role for an accomplished operator who can balance exceptional hospitality, financial performance, team development, and the demands of a fast-paced food, beverage, and entertainment environment.

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, adaptable leader who develops strong teams, maintains high standards, and remains composed and decisive during peak-volume operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily restaurant and bar operations with a strong presence during peak business periods.
  • Drive service excellence, guest satisfaction, and consistent operating standards.
  • Recruit, train, develop, and hold managers and team members accountable for performance.
  • Manage the P&L, including sales, labor, food and beverage costs, operating expenses, budgets, forecasting, and profitability.
  • Analyze operating results and implement changes that improve performance.
  • Maintain high standards across food, beverage, service, cleanliness, atmosphere, and facility presentation.
  • Oversee inventory controls, purchasing, vendor relationships, and cost-management practices.
  • Partner effectively with culinary, events, entertainment, nightlife, security, and other venue leaders.
  • Support private events, live entertainment, promotions, and other revenue-generating activity.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, workplace safety, and applicable regulations.
  • Build an accountable, high-performing culture and develop leadership talent for continued growth.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of high-volume restaurant and hospitality experience.
  • Proven General Manager-level leadership in a significant restaurant operation.
  • Recent experience leading a restaurant generating at least $5M in annual sales.
  • Strong food, beverage, and bar operational experience.
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial acumen.
  • Proven success developing managers and building high-performing teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure operating environment.
  • Strong communication, judgment, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Adaptable, collaborative leadership style with the ability to navigate changing business needs.
  • Experience with high-volume bars, live entertainment, nightlife, private events, or other complex hospitality environments strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Food safety and responsible alcohol-service certification.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Profit sharing
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee dining benefits
  • Long-term growth opportunities

 

JOB ID: 181953

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