Restaurant General Manager

Default (All-EOS Job Aggregator); Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking pass

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave (10+ weeks)

401k match

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Press Hotel in Portland, ME seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead all front and back-of-house restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service and brand standards. You will drive guest satisfaction, manage budgets, and coordinate with culinary teams on menus and events.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years of progressive restaurant management with proven leadership, cost control, and a passion for quality dining, wine knowledge, and team development.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience, with at least 2 years as a General Manager.
• Proven success leading high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of food and wine; sommelier level or WSET credential preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, labor, and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all front and back-of-house restaurant operations to ensure seamless service and operational excellence.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, cleanliness, safety, and brand standards.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to execute menus, promotions, and events.

Skills

Restaurant management

Budgets

Staff development

Customer service

Operations

Tools

POS systems

Toast

Micros

Scheduling software

Inventory software

Job description

The Press Hotel
The Press Hotel
119 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101, USA

The Press Hotel
The Press Hotel
119 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101, USA

• Oversee all front and back-of-house restaurant operations to ensure seamless service and operational excellence.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, cleanliness, safety, and brand standards.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and company health, safety, and liquor regulations.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to execute menus, promotions, and special events.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant leaders and hourly team members.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Create schedules that balance business needs, labor efficiency, and employee engagement.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and communicate operational priorities effectively.
• Drive revenue growth while controlling labor and operating costs.
• Analyze financial reports, including sales, labor, food cost, and profitability metrics.
• Develop action plans to improve financial performance and operational efficiencies.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost control.

Guest Experience

• Create memorable dining experiences by maintaining high hospitality standards.
• Build relationships with guests and respond proactively to feedback.
• Promote a service culture focused on exceeding guest expectations.
• Support marketing initiatives, community partnerships, and restaurant events to increase guest engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience, with at least 2 years as a General Manager.
• Proven success leading high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of food and wine knowledge- sommelier level or WSET credential preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, labor, and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• ServSafe and a TIPS/alcohol-service certification preferred
• POS/ Systems Experience— e.g., Toast, Micros, scheduling and inventory software

Essential Functions:

• Ability to remain standing for up to 10 hours (100% of shift).
• Ability to remain in a standing or stationary position for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to regularly move and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk the property and grounds frequently.
• Ability to lift items overhead.
• Ability to visibly survey property areas clearly.
• Ability to move up and down stairs frequently.
• Ability to remain bent over a sink or table for an extended period of time.
• Ability to bend and reach frequently and repetitively during a shift.
• Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
• Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information effectively, often in a public forum.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to complete satisfactory background check.

No Job Description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the services personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. The items listed above are a summary of the major responsibilities of the position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

We are proud to offer competitive wellness options andperksfor bothPart Time- and Full-Timeemployees;

• Dedicated employee parking lot pass with company contribution forfull timeemployees,fully-fundedfor salaried managers
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of10+ weeks fullypaid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Pay Range: $90,000-$100,000

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.