Fine Dining General Manager: Elevate Guest Experience & Ops

South Orange County Restaurant; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Orange County Restaurant is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations of the restaurant, bar, and special events, delivering guest-focused service and maintaining high standards.

You will lead staffing, safety, financial controls, and vendor coordination, while collaborating with culinary leadership to ensure menu execution and consistent experiences during peak service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of General Manager experience in hospitality.
• Ability to lead and develop restaurant teams and maintain guest-focused culture.
• Experience with POS/PMS systems and daily financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and events with clear standards and accountability.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management to ensure service excellence.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and cost controls while protecting guest experience and brand standards.
• Monitor guest feedback and drive improvements in service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with culinary leadership to ensure menu execution and quality consistency.

Skills

GM Experience

Job description

South Orange County Restaurant is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations of the restaurant, bar, and special events, delivering guest-focused service and maintaining high standards.

You will lead staffing, safety, financial controls, and vendor coordination, while collaborating with culinary leadership to ensure menu execution and consistent experiences during peak service.