General Manager | Iconic Steakhouse | Denver, CO

One Haus; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

One Haus is conducting a confidential search for an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, upscale, chef-driven restaurant within a growing hospitality group in Denver.

This hands-on leader will own restaurant operations, guest experience, and team performance, driving alignment, accountability, and financial discipline with P&L oversight and cost controls, in a fast-paced service-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience as General Manager in high-volume, upscale restaurant environments.
• Experience managing $10M+ annual revenue and leading large teams.
• Strong background in financial management, including P&L oversight and cost controls.
• Preferred experience in steakhouse or upscale concepts within growth-oriented groups.

Responsibilities

• Own restaurant operations and guest experience, serving as cultural and operational leader of the business.
• Drive alignment, accountability, and performance across the team with hands-on leadership during service.
• Maintain exceptional standards and execute on systems, organization, and execution.

Job description

Position: General Manager

Compensation: $120,000–$135,000 base salary bonus potential

Schedule: Full-time | Service-driven schedule

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and performance-based incentives

Role Summary:

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced and highly driven General Manager to lead a high-volume, upscale, chef-driven restaurant within a growing hospitality group.

This role holds full ownership of restaurant operations, team performance, and guest experience, serving as the cultural and operational leader of the business. The General Manager will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards while driving alignment, accountability, and performance across an established team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, floor-driven leader who thrives in complex, high-revenue environments and brings a strong balance of operational discipline, team leadership, and hospitality excellence.

What you bring to the table:

• Proven success leading high-volume, upscale dining environments with significant revenue responsibility
• Strong ability to step into established teams and drive alignment, accountability, and performance
• Hands-on leadership style with a commanding floor presence and active engagement during service
• Deep operational expertise with a focus on systems, organization, and execution
• Experience managing and developing seasoned leadership teams, including delegation and performance management
• Strong financial acumen with ownership of P&L, labor management, and cost controls
• Ability to navigate complex operational challenges and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, direct communication style with the ability to set expectations and hold teams accountable
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunity to lead within a high-performing, chef-driven concept
• Competitive compensation with strong bonus potential
• Collaborative leadership environment with a focus on growth and development
• A culture that values accountability, operational excellence, and hospitality
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established, high-volume operation

Required Work Experience:

• Progressive leadership experience, including tenure as a General Manager in a high-volume, upscale restaurant environment
• Experience managing $10M in annual revenue
• Proven track record of leading large teams and driving operational performance
• Strong background in financial management, including P&L oversight and cost controls

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience within steakhouse or comparable upscale dining concepts
• Background working within multi-unit or growth-oriented restaurant groups
• Experience stepping into established operations and elevating performance

Personal Qualities:

• High-energy leader with a passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong operational discipline
• Resilient and thrives in high-expectation, fast-paced environments
• Direct, transparent communicator with strong integrity and leadership presence
• Creative thinker who can contribute ideas while executing an established vision
• Strong sense of ownership with a no-nonsense, results-driven mindset