Restaurant General Manager: Lead Seaworthy Operations

The Barnett; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnett Hotel is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead Seaworthy, our signature restaurant, and drive exceptional guest service, financial performance, and team leadership in New Orleans.

This role requires a minimum 5 years of progressive restaurant leadership, a solid background in budgeting and labor management, and a deep knowledge of food safety and compliance to uphold brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive restaurant or food & beverage leadership experience.
• Experience managing a full-service restaurant, including FOH and BOH coordination.
• Strong background in budgeting, labor management, and financial analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant leadership and hourly staff.
• Manage restaurant financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, health, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain strong guest satisfaction scores and resolve service issues promptly.
• Oversee labor scheduling, staffing levels, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Financial acumen

Operations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field preferred

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Barnett Hotel is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead Seaworthy, our signature restaurant, and drive exceptional guest service, financial performance, and team leadership in New Orleans.

This role requires a minimum 5 years of progressive restaurant leadership, a solid background in budgeting and labor management, and a deep knowledge of food safety and compliance to uphold brand standards.