Restaurant General Manager JN -082026-179911

Goodwin Recruiting; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a dynamic General Manager for an upscale, high-volume dining operation within a respected hospitality group. The ideal leader thrives in polished dining, inspires teams at all levels, and delivers guest experience and operational excellence.

The right candidate will balance business acumen, people development, and a passion for hospitality and wine culture, ensuring the restaurant exceeds expectations.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years management experience in high-volume, upscale dining.
• Proven passion for hospitality, food & wine culture.
• Food Manager Certification required; degree in hospitality or culinary field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FOH & BOH operations with excellence and professionalism.
• Drive guest satisfaction, team performance & operational results.
• Manage P&L, budgeting, labor forecasting & cost controls.
• Partner with culinary and bar teams to deliver quality dining & beverage programs.
• Recruit, train & develop top hospitality talent; build high-performing teams.
• Inspire, mentor & hold managers accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Build strong community and guest relationships through presence and engagement.

Job description

As part of a growing, innovative, and highly respected hospitality group, we are searching for a dynamic and visionary General Manager to take the lead in our upscale, high-volume dining operation. This is a rare opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in polished dining, inspires teams at every level, and consistently delivers excellence in both guest experience and operational performance.

As part of a growing, innovative, and highly respected hospitality group, we are searching for a dynamic and visionary General Manager to take the lead in our upscale, high-volume dining operation. This is a rare opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in polished dining, inspires teams at every level, and consistently delivers excellence in both guest experience and operational performance. The right leader will bring a balance of business acumen, people development, and a deep passion for hospitality and wine culture, ensuring the restaurant not only meets but exceeds expectations.

General Manager Benefits/Compensation

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities in a nationally expanding hospitality group
• Values-driven culture celebrating creativity, authenticity & leadership

General Manager Requirements/Responsibilities

• 3-5+ years management experience in high-volume, upscale dining
• Proven passion for hospitality, food & wine culture
• Lead FOH & BOH operations with excellence and professionalism
• Drive guest satisfaction, team performance & operational results
• Manage P&L, budgeting, labor forecasting & cost controls
• Partner with culinary and bar teams to deliver quality dining & beverage programs
• Recruit, train & develop top hospitality talent; build high-performing teams
• Inspire, mentor & hold managers accountable for their areas of responsibility
• Build strong community and guest relationships through presence and engagement
• Food Manager Certification required; degree in hospitality or culinary field preferred

$80,000 - $100,000