Restaurant General Manager Upscale Italian Dining

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead all operations of one of the region's premier authentic Italian fine dining destinations. This is a rare opportunity for a hospitality leader who combines sophisticated business acumen with a genuine, deep love of Italian culinary culture. You will be the steward of our guest experience, the architect of our team's success, and the operational backbone that enables the kitchen and service teams to perform at their peak — night after night, across 300+ covers per service. You will set the tone, protect the culture, and drive the business.

People & Culture

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and retain a world-class front-of-house team

Create and manage service team schedules to align with business volume and labor goals

Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and development conversations

Foster a culture of accountability, Italian culinary pride, and genuine hospitality

Financial Management

Own and manage P&L with full accountability for FOH labor, operating costs, and revenue

Develop and track weekly, monthly, and quarterly budgets in partnership with ownership

Analyze sales trends, cover counts, and check averages to drive revenue strategies

Monitor and control inventory, vendor relationships, and cost-of-goods

Oversee cash handling, POS integrity, and nightly reconciliation procedures

Required

7+ years of progressive restaurant management experience in a fine dining or upscale full-service environment

Demonstrated success managing high-volume operations

Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine

Proven P&L management experience and financial literacy

Strong leadership presence with the ability to command respect and inspire a diverse team

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary + Performance bonus

Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Dining privileges: Complimentary & discounted

Full-time