General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd facilitates a General Manager opportunity for an upscale Philadelphia restaurant. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong financial stewardship, and a passion for hospitality excellence on the floor with the team.

You will develop high-performing staff, partner with the Executive Chef, and drive guest satisfaction while elevating service standards in a vibrant dining setting.

Qualifications

• General Manager experience in upscale, full-service dining.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Wine knowledge is a strong asset for menu guidance.
• Strong financial acumen with labour budgeting and costs.
• Hands-on leadership with presence on the restaurant floor.
• Experience building guest relationships and hospitality culture.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure seamless service.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef for floor-to-back-of-house alignment.
• Monitor sales, budgets, and KPIs to drive profitability.
• Build relationships with regular guests and act as a restaurant ambassador.
• Handle guest concerns professionally to ensure memorable experiences.
• Support local marketing to grow the restaurant's community presence.

Skills

GM experience

Team leadership

Wine knowledge

Financial acumen

On-floor leadership

Guest relations

H&S compliance

Job description

We're partnered with an exciting upscale restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia that's looking for an experienced General Manager to lead the daily operation.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a hospitality-driven restaurant where exceptional service, authentic cuisine, and genuine guest connections are at the heart of everything they do. We're looking for a leader who thrives on the floor, develops great teams, and knows how to balance top hospitality with strong financial performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading all day-to-day restaurant operations and ensuring seamless service execution
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and developing a high-performing front-of-house team
• Working closely with the Executive Chef to ensure seamless collaboration between front and back of house
• Monitoring sales performance, budgets, and KPIs to drive profitability
• Building relationships with regular guests and becoming a visible ambassador for the restaurant
• Handling guest concerns professionally and ensuring every guest leaves with a memorable experience
• Supporting local marketing initiatives and helping grow the restaurant's presence within the community

What We're Looking For

• General Manager experience within an upscale, full-service restaurant
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Wine Knowledge is a strong asset!
• Strong financial acumen, including labour management, budgeting, P&L oversight, and cost control
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the restaurant floor
• Experience building relationships with guests and creating a culture of genuine hospitality
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, health and safety standards, and compliance