General Manager – LeBayou Restaurant & Banquets

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parking

Dining discounts

Job summary

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts in New Orleans is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our restaurant and private event operations, blending daily dining leadership with top-tier banquet execution.

You will oversee front- and back-of-house teams, coordinate with culinary and events staff, and manage budgets, labor, and profitability, delivering wedding and corporate events alongside everyday service.

Qualifications

• General Manager experience in full-service dining.
• Banquet, catering, or hotel food & beverage leadership experience required.
• Strong organizational and event execution skills.
• Proven financial management experience.
• Passion for hospitality and team development.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing restaurant and banquet operations.
• Leading front- and back-of-house teams.
• Coordinating with culinary and event staff.
• Managing budgets, labor, and profitability.
• Delivering unforgettable guest experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
• Developing future leaders within the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Event execution

Financial management

Hospitality

Job description

Restaurant Leadership Meets Special Events

We're searching for an experienced General Manager with banquet and event experience to lead LeBayou's restaurant and private event operations. This unique leadership opportunity requires someone who can successfully manage daily restaurant operations while delivering exceptional banquet experiences.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing restaurant and banquet operations
• Leading front- and back-of-house teams
• Coordinating with culinary and event staff
• Managing budgets, labor, and profitability
• Delivering unforgettable guest experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private functions
• Developing future leaders within the restaurant

Qualifications

• General Manager experience in full-service dining
• Banquet, catering, or hotel food & beverage leadership experience required
• Strong organizational and event execution skills
• Proven financial management experience
• Passion for hospitality and team development

Why Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts?

For more than 30 years, Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts has been a leader in Louisiana hospitality, operating more than 20 unique restaurant concepts throughout the Greater New Orleans area. We believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional leaders. That's why we invest in our people, promote from within whenever possible, and provide opportunities for career growth across a diverse portfolio of restaurants.

Our culture is guided by four core values that shape everything we do:

• Integrity
• Generosity
• Fun

Whether you're looking to grow within your current role or take the next step in your leadership journey, Creole Cuisine offers the support, resources, and opportunities to help you succeed.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary ($70,000–$95,000)
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parking
• Dining Discounts at Creole Cuisine Restaurants
• Leadership Development & Ongoing Training
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement

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.