Restaurant General Manager

Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc.; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental

Job summary

J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood in Des Peres, MO is seeking a General Manager to oversee all restaurant operations, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and brand standards.

You will drive results, lead a high-performance team, and ensure an exceptional dining experience. The role requires at least 3 years GM experience in upscale dining, strong front and back of house knowledge, cost and labor control, and effective leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years General Manager experience in upscale/fine dining
• Strong knowledge of front and back of house operations
• Understanding of cost and labor systems for profitability

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs
• Complete financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll duties accurately and on time
• Maintain professional restaurant image and appearance standards
• Ensure positive guest service and address complaints to turn guests into return visitors
• Manage shifts, scheduling, and planning to maintain high-quality food and service
• Provide direction and develop employees through feedback and performance reviews

Skills

People leadership

Cost management

Guest service

Staff supervision

Job description

Overview

J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood offers a classic upscale dining experience centered around signature wood-fired cooking, featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood, and rich, bold flavors. With a warm, sophisticated atmosphere, attentive service, and a focus on quality ingredients, the concept delivers a consistently refined yet approachable experience. It’s a trusted destination for business dinners, special occasions, and guests seeking expertly prepared steaks and seafood in an elegant setting.

Overview

J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood offers a classic upscale dining experience centered around signature wood-fired cooking, featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood, and rich, bold flavors. With a warm, sophisticated atmosphere, attentive service, and a focus on quality ingredients, the concept delivers a consistently refined yet approachable experience. It’s a trusted destination for business dinners, special occasions, and guests seeking expertly prepared steaks and seafood in an elegant setting.

As a General Manager you will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including financial performance, team leadership, guest satisfaction, and brand standards. You will be responsible for driving results, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential
  
  

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Investigate and respond to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, planning while ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service
• Provide direction to employees regarding operations and procedural issues while developing employees by providing ongoing feedback, establish performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 3 years General Manager experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment
• Additional experience in Regional or multi-unit management is preferred
• Strong knowledge of front and back of house operations including food, beverages, staff supervision, inventory, food safety, service techniques, and guest interaction
• Strong understanding of cost and labor systems that lead to restaurant profitability
• Strong communication and leadership skills combined with advanced computer and math skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
  
  

EOE

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.