Restaurant General Manager

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. in Wabash, IN seeks a visionary Restaurant General Manager to lead an upscale venue with a wine-focused program. You will shape service standards, mentor staff, and create a welcoming dining experience where guests feel valued.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in full-service dining; a bachelor’s degree and wine certification are preferred. Competitive base salary plus a 10% annual bonus drives guest satisfaction and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a full-service upscale casual or fine dining restaurant.
• Bachelor’s degree and a wine certification are preferred.
• Expertise in financial acumen, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute a food and beverage strategy focused on guest satisfaction, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Manage annual budgets, long-term forecasts, and provide sales, labor, and cost analyses.
• Hire, mentor, and inspire a diverse team to maintain high service standards.
• Ensure a safe, compliant, and sanitary environment while optimizing workflows front- and back-of-house.
• Act as a visible Brand Ambassador and collaborate with marketing on events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Wine certification

Job description

We are seeking a visionary Restaurant General Manager for our upscale venue located in Wabash, IN. What we desire is a strong leader with good working knowledge of wine and craft cocktails. If you are a true maitre d, a master of your domain, who can operate a restaurant as if it were your own, providing a fine dining atmosphere, where everyone feels welcome and recognized, you could be an ideal candidate for this position. You will be a compassionate leader who focuses on educating the staff on elevated steps of service, wine, liquor, and craft cocktails. Provide knowledge and guidance while fostering a healthy workplace culture. If you love socializing with guests, continuous education of staff, and feel like you have your finger on the pulse of the upscale establishment you are working at, you could be the piece we are missing!

GM Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Execute a food and beverage strategy focused on guest satisfaction, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Financial Management: Manage annual budgets, long-term forecasts, and provide regular analysis of sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls.
• Team Development: Hire, mentor, and inspire a diverse team to maintain high service standards across all outlets.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure a safe, compliant, and sanitary environment while optimizing workflows for both front- and back-of-house.
• Brand Ambassador: Act as a visible leader to cultivate guest relationships and collaborate with marketing teams on promotional campaigns and high-profile events.

GM Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of leadership experience in a full-service upscale casual or fine dining restaurant.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree and a wine certification is preferred.
• Expertise: Proven track record in financial acumen, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to build consensus across cross-functional teams.

Compensation:

• Annual Base Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: 10% annual bonus potential paid annually