Hospitality GM: People-First Leadership & Growth

The Vintage; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

The Vintage Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced, people-first Restaurant General Manager who leads from the floor and develops a strong, well-trained team. This hands-on leadership role focuses on culture, guest experience, and growing the business, from opening to closing, while upholding safety, service quality, and brand integrity.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, build relationships with guests and the community, and oversee operations, budgeting, and revenue growth to maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as a General Manager or five years of restaurant leadership.
• Experience in full-service restaurants, cafes, bars, or similar.
• Proven team-building record.
• Knowledge of financial statements, labor, inventory, budgeting, and costs.
• Strong communication, organization, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay calm during busy times.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Familiarity with restaurant systems.
• Food-safety and alcohol-service certifications.
• Beverage knowledge is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and retain talented managers and staff.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
• Coach the team and address concerns promptly.
• Schedule to meet business needs.
• Maintain high standards for guest experience and brand integrity.
• Lead during key service times.
• Ensure quality food, drinks, service, and atmosphere.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve concerns.
• Build local relationships.
• Oversee operations: opening, closing, staffing, safety, sanitation.
• Comply with safety, alcohol, and employment laws.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cash handling.
• Anticipate and solve operational issues.
• Maintain a safe, organized environment.
• Take ownership of financial results and drive revenue growth.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Balance financial discipline with quality service.
• Communicate openly with ownership and leadership

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Team-building

Calm under pressure

Integrity

Professionalism

Restaurant systems

Food safety

Alcohol service

Beverage knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Restaurant management systems

Job description

The Vintage Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced, people-first Restaurant General Manager who leads from the floor and develops a strong, well-trained team. This hands-on leadership role focuses on culture, guest experience, and growing the business, from opening to closing, while upholding safety, service quality, and brand integrity.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, build relationships with guests and the community, and oversee operations, budgeting, and revenue growth to maintain