General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Darren O'Dwyer

Stamford, Connecticut | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $75,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 183717

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Restaurant General Manager – $75K–$85K + Bonus | Growth Opportunity

Southwestern Connecticut | Exceptional Candidates May Earn More

Are you a Restaurant General Manager who knows how to run a great restaurant AND grow the business?

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and entrepreneurial Restaurant General Manager to join a growing, well-established restaurant organization in Southwestern Connecticut.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven restaurant leader who enjoys developing great teams, delivering outstanding hospitality, and taking ownership of their restaurant's success.

We're looking for more than someone who can manage daily operations. We want a leader who thinks like an owner, takes initiative, builds relationships in the community, and knows how to drive sales.

If you're the type of General Manager who loves getting involved in the local community and finding creative ways to bring customers through the doors, we want to talk to you!

Compensation & Benefits

  • $75,000–$85,000 base salary
  • Higher compensation may be considered for exceptional candidates
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Potential additional incentives tied to restaurant sales growth
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and PTO
  • Paid sick leave
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing restaurant organization
  • Support from an experienced leadership team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on restaurant performance

What You'll Be Doing

  • Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring outstanding food quality, hospitality, and guest satisfaction.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop a strong management and hourly team.
  • Take ownership of restaurant financial performance, labor management, food costs, and profitability.
  • Develop and execute strategies to increase restaurant sales and guest traffic.
  • Build relationships with local businesses, schools, youth sports organizations, and community groups.
  • Create and execute local store marketing initiatives that generate measurable results.
  • Represent the restaurant at community events and develop partnerships that increase brand awareness.
  • Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and operational excellence.
  • Create a positive, energetic, and accountable restaurant culture.
  • Identify opportunities to improve performance and grow the business.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven Restaurant General Manager experience with a strong track record of success.
  • Experience in fast-casual, quick-service, or full-service restaurant operations.
  • Strong understanding of restaurant financials, P&L management, labor, and food costs.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop teams and improve restaurant performance.
  • A passion for hospitality, community involvement, and growing sales.
  • Experience with local store marketing, grassroots marketing, or business development is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach and an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Someone who takes pride in treating their restaurant like their own business.

We are particularly interested in restaurant leaders who have successfully increased sales through community engagement, local partnerships, and creative marketing initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join an established, growing restaurant organization that recognizes and rewards talented leaders.

You'll have the chance to take real ownership of your restaurant, develop a strong team, build lasting relationships in your community, and directly influence the success of the business.

We're looking for someone who wants to build something special, not simply maintain the status quo.

If you're a motivated restaurant leader who enjoys running great operations, developing people, and driving sales, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Locations

We are recruiting throughout Southwestern Connecticut, including:

Stamford | Milford | Hamden | Brookfield

Candidates living within approximately 30 minutes of these locations are encouraged to apply.

Apply Today!

We are actively seeking qualified Restaurant General Managers and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this exciting position with you.

Apply today to learn more about the company, compensation, and career opportunities available.

All qualified candidates will be considered confidentially.

 

JOB ID: 183717

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