Restaurant General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Nichelle Ritter

Raleigh, North Carolina | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $80,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 182885

Job Summary

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We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a successful, high-volume, upscale restaurant in Raleigh, NC. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on hospitality leader who excels at developing strong teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving operational and financial performance.

The ideal candidate brings a background in polished, full-service dining, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to lead both front-of-house and back-of-house operations within a professional restaurant organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service, food quality, and operational consistency.
  • Develop and execute operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and profitability initiatives.
  • Drive sales growth through strong hospitality, community engagement, and operational leadership.
  • Manage P&L performance, labor costs, scheduling, inventory, and controllable expenses.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop restaurant managers and team members.
  • Build management bench strength through succession planning and ongoing leadership development.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and hold managers accountable for results.
  • Partner with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
  • Maintain high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and restaurant presentation.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven restaurant culture.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of recent General Manager experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
  • Proven success leading high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.
  • Strong understanding of restaurant P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, labor, and cost controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve sales, profitability, and operating performance.
  • Proven experience recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing restaurant teams.
  • Strong knowledge of hospitality standards, guest relations, and service execution.
  • Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to employee development.
  • Food Manager Certification required.
  • Willingness to participate in an out-of-market training program.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive, team-focused working environment

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  • If you're an accomplished General Manager who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional hospitality, and driving strong restaurant performance, we encourage you to apply.

 

JOB ID: 182885

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