General Manager

General Manager – Casual Dining

Location: Los Angeles
Reports to: Vice President of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

 From Fine Dining to Fast Casual:  Lead Something Iconic:
An award-winning fine dining brand from a well-known restaurateur is bringing its signature style to a bold new fast casual concept, launching this September. Celebrated for amazing food, standout service, and a flair for blending art, fashion, and flavor—we are redefining what casual dining can be. We are looking for a driven, hospitality-focused General Manager to lead the charge, set the tone, and build a high-performing team that delivers excellence every day.

Role Overview:

The General Manager is the strategic leader of the restaurant, responsible for driving business performance, ensuring impeccable guest service, building, and developing a high-performing team, and maintaining operational excellence in alignment with our brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development:
  Lead and inspire all front- and back-of-house operations, fostering a culture of professionalism, hospitality, and accountability.
• Guest Experience Management:
  Maintain an exceptional level of guest service and engagement; personally ensure issues are resolved and standards are upheld consistently.
• Operational Oversight:
  Own all aspects of daily operations including labor management, shift execution, financial controls, inventory, compliance, and cleanliness.
• People & Talent:
  Hire, train, and retain top talent; provide ongoing coaching and support to build a cohesive and high-functioning team.
• Financial Performance:
  Drive revenue, manage budgets, control COGS and labor, and report on performance metrics to the VP of Operations.

• Brand Stewardship:
•  Champion a culture of hospitality by leading a team that delivers exceptional guest service with warmth, precision, and care.
•   Ensure every dish, detail, and interaction reflects the brand’s commitment to culinary excellence and an elevated guest experience.

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of proven leadership experience as a General Manager in a high-volume restaurant or premium retail environment.
• Strong business acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, drive performance, and lead high-volume operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for service and refined guest experiences
• Proficiency with POS, scheduling, and inventory systems
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Work for Us:

• Great pay and benefits that go above the industry average because we believe excellence deserves to be recognized.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing hospitality group
• Join an iconic, internationally celebrated brand.
• Work alongside a visionary leadership team.

Lead with elegance. Operate with excellence. Welcome to something extraordinary.