General Manager – Upscale Restaurant

Recruiting Partner: Charles Frede

Tampa, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $100,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 160455

Job Summary

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Join a respected, high-volume restaurant in the heart of Tampa, part of a renowned hospitality group known for culinary excellence, hospitality, and culture. We're seeking a passionate and polished General Manager ready to lead a talented team and deliver an unforgettable dining experience.


What You'll Do:

  • Lead all daily operations and ensure top-tier guest service in a high-end, full-service restaurant.
  • Oversee and develop front-of-house and back-of-house teams to achieve excellence.
  • Manage financial performance, including budgets, labor, P&L, and inventory controls.
  • Collaborate with ownership and culinary leadership on events, marketing, and community initiatives.
  • Uphold safety, sanitation, and labor compliance standards while protecting the brand image.

What We're Looking For:

  • 5+ years of recent General Manager or senior leadership experience in upscale or fine-dining restaurants.
  • Proven success leading FOH and BOH teams in $5M–$6M sales environments.
  • Experience with Italian or Mediterranean cuisine preferred.
  • Strong background in P&L, labor management, and inventory controls.
  • Familiarity with Compeat and Toast POS is highly desired.
  • Professional and hands-on leadership style with exceptional communication skills.
  • Experience with special events, catering, or outdoor dining is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary + monthly bonus program
  • Full health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Closed on all major holidays
  • Dining discounts across the restaurant group
  • Clear path for career growth and leadership development

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 160455

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Charles Frede

Senior Recruiting Partner

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