GM, Luxury Restaurant — Lead Team & Guest Experience

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive financial performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on leader will manage cost controls, compliance, and a high-performing team across the brand’s hospitality concepts.

The role requires 5+ years of high-end restaurant management, strong leadership, and the ability to balance brand standards with profitability. On-site work with a fast-paced, dynamic environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience in a high-end, service-focused environment.
• Strong leadership, development, and retention of high-performing teams.
• Solid understanding of restaurant financials, labor management, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 21 years old; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, labor, and alcohol service regulations.
• Lead service execution during peak hours to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Manage and control labor, food, beverage, and operating costs.
• Analyze P&L statements and take corrective actions to meet financial goals.
• Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives and local promotions.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop restaurant leadership and hourly team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive financial performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on leader will manage cost controls, compliance, and a high-performing team across the brand’s hospitality concepts.

The role requires 5+ years of high-end restaurant management, strong leadership, and the ability to balance brand standards with profitability. On-site work with a fast-paced, dynamic environment is expected.