Restaurant General Manager

Talently; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Scottsdale, AZ, is seeking an accomplished hospitality leader to run daily operations across high-volume fine dining concepts, ensuring flawless service and brand standards.

The role focuses on guest experience, sales growth, P&L ownership, and developing FOH leaders while maintaining cost controls and operations excellence. This is a senior, hands-on position with visibility on the floor.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of senior management experience in upscale or fine dining restaurant with high volume.
• Visible floor presence with ability to coach, develop leaders and maintain strong employee culture.
• Strong P&L, labor, cost control, and profitability understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure consistent execution of brand standards
• Own the overall guest experience and service culture
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance
• Manage P&L, labor, food, beverage, and operating costs
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop FOH leadership and hourly teams
• Lead from the floor and provide real-time coaching and feedback
• Oversee scheduling, floor plans, staffing, and shift execution
• Handle guest recovery and service issues professionally
• Ensure facility cleanliness, appearance, and maintenance standards
• Oversee payroll, reporting, invoicing, and other administrative responsibilities
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and company policies
• Partner with senior leadership on continued operational improvement

Skills

High-Volume Fine Dining

Leadership & People Development

Financial & Operational Acumen

Education

Hospitality/Culinary Education

Job description

Salary

$130,000 - $170,000 + Bonus Potential

About Company / Opportunity

A rapidly growing, high-end hospitality group known for upscale, high-volume restaurant concepts and a strong emphasis on exceptional food, service, and atmosphere. The organization places a major focus on developing its people, promoting from within, and creating a team-first culture as it continues expanding into major markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure consistent execution of brand standards
• Own the overall guest experience and service culture
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance
• Manage P&L, labor, food, beverage, and operating costs
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop FOH leadership and hourly teams
• Lead from the floor and provide real-time coaching and feedback
• Oversee scheduling, floor plans, staffing, and shift execution
• Handle guest recovery and service issues professionally
• Ensure facility cleanliness, appearance, and maintenance standards
• Oversee payroll, reporting, invoicing, and other administrative responsibilities
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and company policies
• Partner with senior leadership on continued operational improvement

Must-Have Skills

• High-Volume Fine Dining / Upscale Experience
  3+ years of senior management experience in an upscale or fine dining restaurant, ideally managing significant volume.
• Strong Leadership & People Development
  Someone who is highly visible on the floor, develops leaders, coaches teams, and creates accountability while maintaining a strong employee culture.
• Financial & Operational Acumen
  Strong understanding of P&L, labor management, cost controls, sales, scheduling, and overall restaurant profitability.

Nice to Have Skills

• $10M+ High-Volume Restaurant Experience – Proven success managing a large-scale, high-revenue operation.
• Luxury / Forbes Hospitality Experience – Background in fine dining, luxury hotels, or Forbes-rated properties; Forbes training is a plus.
• Hospitality or Culinary Education – Degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a related field.