General Manager

Gordon Tavern; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Gordon Tavern, located inside The Gordon Hotel in downtown Eugene, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our premier restaurant. You will oversee daily operations, guest satisfaction, financial performance, and team development, partnering closely with hotel leadership to deliver outstanding hospitality.

The role requires 5+ years in restaurant management with GM experience preferred; strong P&L, budgeting, and labor control skills; and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, GM experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L, budgeting, and labor control.
• Proven leadership with a passion for developing people.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality every day.
• Professional, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience working within or alongside a hotel environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Develop, coach, and inspire a talented management and hourly team.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, beverage execution, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Monitor labor, food cost, and controllable expenses while achieving financial goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional team members.
• Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, liquor, and labor regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, community partners, and hotel leadership.
• Partner with ownership and company directors to execute company initiatives and achieve long-term goals.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Operational excellence

Hospitality

Team development

Hotel experience

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Lead One of Eugene's Premier Hotel Restaurants

Gordon Tavern is seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven General Manager to lead our team inside The Gordon Hotel in the heart of downtown Eugene.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven restaurant leader to step into a well-established operation with a seasoned team of professionals. We are looking for someone who can build on an already strong foundation by inspiring the team, maintaining exceptional guest experiences, and driving operational excellence.

As General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the restaurant, including daily operations, financial performance, team development, guest satisfaction, and maintaining the high standards our guests have come to expect.

One of the most important aspects of this role is cultivating and maintaining a strong working relationship with The Gordon Hotel. Success in this position requires open communication, collaboration, and partnership with hotel leadership to ensure both businesses continue delivering an exceptional guest experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Develop, coach, and inspire a talented management and hourly team.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, beverage execution, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Monitor labor, food cost, and controllable expenses while achieving financial goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain exceptional team members.
• Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, liquor, and labor regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, community partners, and hotel leadership.
• Partner with ownership and company directors to execute company initiatives and achieve long-term goals.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, with General Manager experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, and labor control.
• Proven leadership skills with a passion for developing people.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality every day.
• Professional, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience working within or alongside a hotel environment is a plus.

Why Gordon Tavern

• Join an established restaurant with a loyal guest following and a highly experienced team.
• Lead a successful operation with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• Work alongside a respected hotel partner in one of Eugene's premier hospitality destinations.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Paid time off.
• Dining discounts.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Urban Restaurant Group.

About Gordon Tavern

Located inside The Gordon Hotel, Gordon Tavern offers an elevated yet approachable dining experience that celebrates Pacific Northwest flavors with warm, genuine hospitality. We are committed to creating memorable experiences for every guest while fostering a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

If you're a passionate hospitality leader who enjoys developing people, building strong partnerships, and leading by example, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in continuing the tradition of exceptional service that makes Gordon Tavern a favorite destination for both hotel guests and the Eugene community.