Restaurant General Manager JN -092026-181526

Goodwin Recruiting; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a General Manager for a chef-driven, dinner-only restaurant in Savannah, GA. The role oversees daily operations, leads front-of-house staff, and partners with the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for bonus opportunities. The restaurant maintains a consistent schedule with dinner-only service and is closed Sundays, supporting a balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of GM experience in upscale or high-volume restaurants (GM level).
• Experience in an upscale, chef-driven, or high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on management style with hospitality focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the restaurant.
• Lead, coach, and develop the front-of-house team.
• Maintain high standards for service and guest experience.
• Manage scheduling, labor, and daily operating costs.
• Work closely with the Chef and culinary team to ensure smooth operation.
• Handle guest concerns and resolve issues professionally.
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing employees.
• Monitor sales, labor, and overall restaurant performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Labor management

Guest experience

Training & mentoring

Hospitality focus

Stable work history

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER – CHEF-DRIVEN RESTAURANT

Savannah, GA | Salary $80K–$85K

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to join one of Savannah’s top chef-driven restaurants. This is a well-established, highly regarded operation looking for a strong hospitality leader who enjoys being involved with the team, the guests, and the day-to-day operation.

This is a dinner-only restaurant and is closed every Sunday, giving the GM a consistent schedule and a great work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the restaurant
• Lead, coach, and develop the front-of-house team
• Maintain high standards for service and guest experience
• Manage scheduling, labor, and daily operating costs
• Work closely with the Chef and culinary team to ensure a smooth operation
• Handle guest concerns and make sure issues are resolved professionally
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing employees
• Monitor sales, labor, and overall restaurant performance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional restaurant

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience
• Experience in an upscale, chef-driven, or high-volume full-service restaurant
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable managing both the people and business side of the operation
• Proven ability to train and develop a team
• Strong understanding of labor, scheduling, and restaurant financials
• Hospitality-focused and hands-on management style
• Stable work history preferred

Compensation

• $80K–$85K salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Dinner-only operation
• Closed Sundays
• Opportunity to work with one of Savannah’s top chef-driven restaurants

JOB ID: 181526 #post

$80,000 - $85,000