Restaurant General Manager

REAL RESTAURANT SOLUTIONS, INC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A restaurant solutions provider in San Diego seeks a General Manager to lead high-profile fine-dining operations. The successful candidate will operate multiple units, ensuring high service standards while driving financial performance. A proven background in managing P&L and developing team leadership is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a self-sustaining leadership culture within the restaurant, alongside competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have General Manager experience in high-volume restaurants.
• Ability to operate multiple units with high service standards.
• Experience managing P&L and financial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team for operational consistency.
• Oversee financial performance while maintaining high hospitality.
• Foster a self-sustaining leadership model.

Skills

Leadership

Financial discipline

Coaching

Service standards

Trust building

Job description

REAL RESTAURANT SOLUTIONS, INC. provided pay range

This range is provided by REAL RESTAURANT SOLUTIONS, INC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

$110,000 base salary and up to $50,000 annual incentive. Expect \(incentive\) per month.

Principal, Real Restaurant Solutions, Inc.

I work with growing restaurant groups here in San Diego. You are welcome to check out the list on my website, www.realrestaurantsolutions.com. Since we are growing, we need strong leaders. There is a common trait amongst managers that grow and get promoted — they can rally a crew, understand the basic fundamentals of proper service, and are dedicated to their craft. They are kind but clear, serious about the expectations they set, and know how to deliver through accountability.

Job Overview

We are seeking a professional General Manager who can operate a high‑profile, fine‑dining restaurant with high volume. The role will involve leading three units after a 90‑day cultural adjustment period. You’ll build community, drive the top and bottom line, and continue to learn while sweating the details. This is a unique opportunity to run a business beyond a typical corporate GM role and to have an ownership mentality that may lead to your own place.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate fine‑dining units and maintain high service standards. • Lead and coach the crew to meet operational consistency. • Oversee P&L and financial discipline while preserving hospitality. • Build a self‑sustaining leadership engine. • Foster credibility and trust throughout the team.

The 5 Non‑Negotiable Leadership Attributes

• 1. Command of the Room — calm, natural authority that anchors the operation.
• 2. Relentless Standards Keeper — notice drift early and correct immediately; protect the brand.
• 3. Coach Who Builds Leaders — teach judgment, give direct and timely feedback, and empower people to improve.
• 4. Operationally Fluent Financial Thinker — understand P&L as a result of daily decisions, not a report to review later.
• 5. Deep Hospitality Instinct — understand ceremony, restraint, and intention; know when to touch, comp, or let the room speak.

The 5 Outcomes of Hiring the Right General Manager

• 1. Operational Consistency— guest experience dependable across shifts and seasons.
• 2. A Self‑Sustaining Leadership Engine— strong decisions made without escalation.
• 3. Financial Discipline Without Eroding Hospitality— intentional labor, strategic comps, controlled waste; margins improve.
• 4. Credibility and Trust With the Team— standards enforced evenly, clear expectations, fair feedback.

Requirements

Please do not apply if you’re not sure or able to pull off these 10 requirements. You must come with General Manager experience. If you have these traits and these concepts really resonate with you, answer the following questions in your message:

• What happened that made you look in Indeed for your next gig? What exactly happened? What was your takeaway?
• What was the last time you missed a professional goal? What exactly happened? What was your takeaway?
• What exact restaurant experience do you have that would help you be ready for this position?
• What would be the name of your autobiography?

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

Employee Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)