Restaurant General Manager - Dean's

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking talented individuals to join a new premium restaurant concept at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. The role focuses on driving financial performance, enhancing guest experiences, and fostering a positive work environment while offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover

Complimentary wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Leadership development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

Qualifications

• Prior Food and Beverage and leadership experience is required.
• Expertise in managing operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall departmental financial performance by monitoring budgets.
• Align leadership resources for efficient operations.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

Compensation starts at $115,000 plus bonus!

Dean’s Steak and Seafood is set to open at the JW Marriott Indianapolis in Fall 2025! This premium concept will be the cornerstone of our evolving Dean’s brand, distinct from our Dean’s Italian locations, with a bold focus on elevated steak and seafood in a sophisticated setting. We are looking for talented individuals to join us in bringing this exciting vision to life. If you’re passionate about hospitality, crave excellence, and want to be part of something new and exceptional, we invite you to grow with us from the very beginning.

Summary:

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive overall departmental financial performance by monitoring budgets, managing costs, and optimizing revenue opportunities.
• Align leadership resources to ensure efficient operations and consistently high-quality guest experiences.
• Develop and execute strategic and mid-term plans to achieve departmental goals and foster growth.
• Lead action planning initiatives based on Guest Satisfaction Scores (GSS), Balanced Scorecards (BSA), Associate Engagement Surveys (AES), P&L performance, and turnover metrics.
• Identify, mentor, and promote high-potential managers to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure seamless operations and foster a positive work environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Expert critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage operations effectively.
• A relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of leadership and service.
• A passion for creating one-of-a-kind experiences for guests.
• The ability to foster an environment where associates thrive and perform at their best.
• Prior Food and Beverage and leadership experience is required.

Other Information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

Location Code: 2554