Restaurant General Manager

Leadline Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

River Inn of Harbor Town in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a premier hotel restaurant. You will oversee daily operations, ensure top-tier service and food quality, and partner with hotel leadership to drive guest satisfaction and revenue.

The role demands hands-on leadership, coaching of a front-of-house team, and a focus on cost controls, scheduling, and vendor relations to sustain performance in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a General Manager or Assistant General Manager role.
• Experience in upscale casual, fine dining, boutique hotel, or full-service restaurant operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop successful teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including labor management, cost controls, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Wine, beer, and spirits knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional service and food quality standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Manage labor, food, beverage, and operating costs to achieve financial goals.
• Monitor scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally while creating memorable dining experiences.
• Partner with hotel leadership on special events, promotions, and initiatives that drive revenue and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Budgeting

Inventory mgmt

Wine & spirits

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Restaurant General Manager

River Inn of Harbor Town | Memphis, TN

Beechwood Hospitality, an MMI Company, proudly manages River Inn of Harbor Town, an award-winning luxury boutique hotel nestled in Memphis' scenic Harbor Town neighborhood. Our property is known for exceptional hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and personalized guest service. We are seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead our restaurant team and continue delivering the memorable dining experiences that have made us a favorite among hotel guests and local patrons alike.

If you're a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, driving results, and creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

As the Restaurant General Manager, you'll oversee every aspect while partnering with hotel leadership to ensure operational excellence and outstanding guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional service and food quality standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Manage labor, food, beverage, and operating costs to achieve financial goals.
• Monitor scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally while creating memorable dining experiences.
• Partner with hotel leadership on special events, promotions, and initiatives that drive revenue and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

We're looking for a hospitality professional who brings:

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a General Manager or Assistant General Manager role.
• Experience in upscale casual, fine dining, boutique hotel, or full-service restaurant operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop successful teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including labor management, cost controls, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Wine, beer, and spirits knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Why Join Beechwood Hospitality?

At River Inn of Harbor Town, you'll join a team that believes exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. As part of Beechwood Hospitality, an MMI company, you'll have the opportunity to lead one of Memphis' premier boutique hotel restaurants while building your career with a respected hospitality organization committed to employee development and long-term success.