General Manager Upscale Casual High Volume Scratch Kitchen Greater Hartford Area
- Goodwin Recruiting
- Farmington, Connecticut
- Full Time
To Apply for this Job Click Here General Manager Upscale Casual | High Volume | Scratch Kitchen | Greater Hartford Area Are you a high-energy hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and knows how to turn a restaurant into a true community destination? We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead one of the Greater Hartford area's premier upscale-casual dining destinations. This is an opportunity to step into a high-volume, highly visible concept known for its vibrant atmosphere, scratch-driven menu, polished hospitality, and strong local following. This is not an office-management role. We are looking for a true operator someone who leads from the floor, builds genuine guest connections, develops strong teams, drives sales growth, and takes full ownership of the business. About the Concept This upscale-casual concept features chef-driven American comfort food, coal-fired cooking, handcrafted cocktails, brunch, private events, and a vibrant social dining atmosphere. The restaurant offers multiple dining spaces, a strong bar business, event opportunities, and significant potential for continued growth through private dining, community engagement, and strategic sales initiatives. What We're Looking For We're seeking a hospitality leader who can: Drive an exceptional guest experience every day Lead and inspire a high-performing management and hourly team Grow sales through community involvement and relationship building Maximize the use of the restaurant's unique spaces and private dining opportunities Maintain strong operational standards in a high-volume environment Build culture, accountability, and team development Take full ownership of the guest experience, financial performance, and overall operation Ideal Background High-volume upscale casual or polished casual experience Strong food, beverage, and bar operations knowledge Proven leadership in scratch kitchen environments Hands-on floor presence with strong hospitality instincts Experience growing private dining and event revenue is a major plus Financially driven with strong P&L awareness Passion for hospitality, culture building, and guest connection Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary Performance bonus potential Full benefits package Growth opportunity with an established hospitality group High-profile leadership role within the Connecticut dining market If you are passionate about hospitality, love building teams, and want to lead a restaurant with strong energy, loyal guests, and real growth potential, we would love to connect. JOB ID : 175563 #post Rob Atkinson To Apply for this Job Click Here Apply Now Share This Job Share on Email Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Email
Job ID: 520423462
Originally Posted on: 5/8/2026
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