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

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parking

Cell phone allowance

Dining discounts

Leadership training

Career growth

In-house support

Job summary

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking a General Manager to lead LeBayou on Bourbon Street, guiding daily operations in a high-volume setting and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the floor, team development, and maintaining high standards across hospitality, food quality, and safety.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial acumen, the ability to manage labor and costs, and a track record of building and sustaining

Qualifications

• General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 parking
• Monthly 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.