Restaurant General Manager

First Hospitality; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospitality firm is seeking a dynamic Restaurant General Manager to lead the signature dining experience at a renowned hotel. This role offers the opportunity to create unforgettable moments and shape a vibrant guest-first culture. As a hands-on leader, you will drive performance and profitability while inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and innovation, where your leadership will leave a lasting impact on both the team and guests. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant/hotel F&B leadership.
• Fluent in hospitality language and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across restaurant, bar, and banquets.
• Recruit, train, and develop an all-star crew.
• Ensure cleanliness, quality, and consistency every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Hospitality Knowledge

Sales Management

Education

Culinary Training

Hospitality Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic Accounting Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Be the Vibe Behind Bistecca at Hotel Ardent

We're looking for a dynamic Restaurant General Manager to take the reins at Bistecca, the signature dining experience inside Hotel Ardent. This is your stage to lead with passion, create unforgettable moments, and shape a bold, guest-first culture. You’ll run the show across our restaurant, bar, and a private dining room—driving performance, profits, and above all, people.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, lives for creating standout guest experiences, and knows how to inspire a team to bring their A-game every day—this role was made for you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You want to own it—this is your chance to lead from the front
• You’re fueled by hustle, hospitality, and high standards
• You love building teams and watching them thrive
• You see challenges as opportunities to innovate
• You believe hospitality is both a craft and a calling

Where You'll Leave Your Mark

• Lead daily operations across the restaurant, bar, and banquets
• Create a positive, high-energy culture where your team can grow and guests keep coming back
• Own sales, manage costs, and keep everything running smooth and profitable
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop an all-star crew
• Work closely with chefs to craft killer menus that keep things fresh and exciting
• Deliver on cleanliness, quality, and consistency—every shift, every service
• Make sure every guest feels like the only one in the room
• Maintain food and beverage cost controls (yep, you’ll need your spreadsheet game too)
• Stay visible during key meal periods to support the team and wow our guests

What You Bring to the Table

• A natural leader with awesome communication skills
• Able to multitask like a pro while keeping your cool
• Fluent in the language of hospitality (and English)
• Experience in restaurant/hotel F&B leadership
• Culinary or hospitality training? Even better.
• Tech-savvy with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office + basic accounting
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and be on your feet when it counts

About First Hospitality

We’re not your typical hotel management company. First Hospitality is about growth, innovation, and people-first leadership. Based in Chicago, we’ve been building industry-leading hotels and restaurants since 1985. Our culture? Inclusive, forward-thinking, and always up for doing things differently.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Hospitality, Hotels and Motels, and Restaurants

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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