Dining Experience General Manager

Paradies Lagardere Default; Aurora (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a General Manager to lead a dining division, delivering first-class guest experiences and driving profitable operations. You will recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing team, uphold safety and brand standards, and partner with stakeholders to optimize performance.

The role requires strong leadership, menu and service excellence, and a commitment to guest satisfaction across all touchpoints in a high-volume dining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a full-service restaurant or equivalent leadership role.
• Serve Safe Food Manager certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Bachelor’s degree in hotel/restaurant management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the restaurant team and drive a guest-first culture.
• Ensure profitable growth by managing costs, labor, and food quality.
• Coach and mentor management and hourly staff for development.
• Maintain brand standards, cleanliness, safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Oversee scheduling, inventory, procurement, and vendor relations.
• Communicate effectively across departments and with airport partners.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Service

Coaching & Development

Budgeting & Profitability

Staff Engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Hotel/Restaurant Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS Systems

Job description

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a General Manager to lead a dining division, delivering first-class guest experiences and driving profitable operations. You will recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing team, uphold safety and brand standards, and partner with stakeholders to optimize performance.

The role requires strong leadership, menu and service excellence, and a commitment to guest satisfaction across all touchpoints in a high-volume dining environment.