General Manager – LeBayou Restaurant

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parking

Monthly cell phone allowance

Dining discounts

Leadership development and training

Career growth

Job summary

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead LeBayou in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, a high-volume, guest-focused environment. The ideal candidate excels at building strong teams, delivering an exceptional guest experience, and driving operational and financial performance.

This leadership role requires hands-on management, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to develop people while upholding our core values of commitment, integrity,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and retain strong teams
• Strong financial acumen with budget, labor, and cost management
• Excellent guest service focus and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to lead from the floor and maintain standards during peak periods
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations in a high-volume Bourbon Street setting
• Coach and develop front- and back-of-house teams
• Maintain hospitality, food quality, safety, cleanliness, and appearance standards
• Own the guest experience and resolve concerns promptly
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor, and productivity
• Drive profitability through sales, labor, and cost controls
• Build and retain a high-performing leadership team
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies and standards
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture
• Remain engaged with team and guests during peak service times

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Guest experience

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Evening/weekend flexibility

Job description

Lead the energy of Bourbon Street.

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead LeBayou, located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter.

We’re looking for a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment and knows how to build strong teams, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and drive consistent operational and financial performance.

Our ideal General Manager leads from the floor, develops their people, holds high standards, and brings our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Generosity, and Fun to life every day.

Why Join Creole Cuisine?

• $70,000–$85,000 annual salary
• Performance bonus potential
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off — increases with tenure
• Paid parkingMonthly cell phone allowance
• Dining discounts at Creole Cuisine restaurants
• Leadership development and ongoing training
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Dedicated in-house support teams to help you succeed

What You’ll Do

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations in a high-volume Bourbon Street environment
• Lead, coach, develop, and hold front-and-back-of-house teams accountable
• Maintain high standards for hospitality, food quality, service, cleanliness, safety, and restaurant appearance
• Take ownership of the guest experience, including guest concerns and service recovery
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor, and overall restaurant productivity
• Drive financial performance through effective management of sales, labor, food costs, operating expenses, and profitability
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team of restaurant leaders and hourly team members.
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Build a strong leadership team and create a positive, accountable, and team-focused culture
• Lead from the floor and remain actively engaged with team members and guests during peak business periods

What We’re Looking For

• General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment
• Proven experience leading both front-and-back-of-house operations
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, costs, and profitability
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain strong teams
• Strong operational instincts and the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine passion for hospitality, guest experience, and team development
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain high standards and accountability while building a positive team culture
• Ability to remain composed and lead effectively during high-volume service
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Grow With Creole Cuisine

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is one of the largest family-owned hospitality groups in the New Orleans area, with a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts and opportunities to grow your career.

We’re looking for a hospitality leader who wants more than their next General Manager job. If you’re ready to lead a high-volume restaurant, build a strong team, drive results, and continue growing your career, we want to hear from you.

Learn more about Creole Cuisine: creolecuisine.com

Company Introduction

Creole Cuisine’s family of New Orleans restaurants, located throughout the French Quarter and beyond, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy one of the most historical, unique locales in the United States. Immerse yourself in our culture while enjoying rich, local flavors in a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes.