Restaurant General Manager - The Committee Chophouse

Davidson Hospitality Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage (Multiple Tiers)

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

The Cottonwood and Committee Chophouse, operated by Davidson Hospitality Group in Omaha, seek a Restaurant General Manager to lead two distinctive outlets in the Blackstone District. This role demands a hands-on leader who can drive guest experiences, service standards, and financial performance.

You will oversee daily operations, develop talent, manage budgets, and ensure precision in beverage and food programs, while maintaining a collaborative culture that energizes the team and wows guests.

Qualifications

• Experience managing upscale or fine-dining restaurants.
• Solid knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, service standards, and beverage programs.
• Track record of leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• Business-minded with budgeting, labor, inventory, cost controls, and profitability.
• Passion for food, beverage, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and business performance of both outlets.
• Set the standard for service and hospitality across venues.
• Develop talent and build high-performing, guest-focused teams.
• Ensure every detail reflects the guest experience and brand standards.
• Collaborate with culinary and bar teams to maintain quality and consistency.
• Lead budgeting, scheduling, cost controls, and inventory management.
• Foster a collaborative, engaging, and growth-oriented workplace.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Restaurant operations understanding

Team leadership

Budgeting and cost controls

Guest experience focus

Communication and problem solving

Strategic planning with hands-on

Food safety and sanitation

Job description

Property Description

At The Cottonwood, we’re more than just a boutique hotel — we’re a proud team of passionate people who care deeply about what we do, how we do it, and the impact we make in our community. Located in Omaha's vibrant Blackstone District, where history continues to come to life, our hotel stands as a modern icon with a deep-rooted legacy. Once the historic Blackstone Hotel, The Cottonwood has become a local gem, blending timeless elegance with contemporary style. Known for its stylish charm, state-of-the-art amenities, and a level of service that continually raises the bar in the hospitality industry, our hotel stands as a tribute to the past, refreshed for a new era.

Joining our team means stepping into an environment where creativity is celebrated, ideas are welcomed, and every role plays a key part in creating unforgettable guest experiences. Whether you’re welcoming guests at the front desk, crafting cocktails in our bar, or supporting behind the scenes, your work matters — and it’s appreciated. We’re proud of who we are: a team that works hard, supports one another, and genuinely loves what we do. We believe hospitality should feel personal, and that starts with how we treat each other. Here, you’ll find a collaborative, uplifting culture where you’re encouraged to grow, shine, and make a difference.

If you’re looking for more than just a job — if you want to be part of a place that feels like home, where your talents are valued, and your passion has a purpose — then we’d love to meet you. Come join us at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel and be part of a team that’s redefining hospitality in Omaha — one guest, one moment, and one great team member at a time.”

Overview

Great food. Great drinks. Unforgettable experiences.

Some places serve dinner. Others create an experience worth coming back for. At The Committee Chophouse and The Cottonwood Room, we believe in both.

Inspired by the legendary poker games held at the original Blackstone Hotel in the 1920s, The Committee Chophouse brings together exceptional steaks, thoughtfully curated wines, and an atmosphere made for great food and even better conversation. Just steps away, The Cottonwood Room offers a nod to the celebrations and cocktail culture of another era, blending timeless classics with creative craft cocktails in one of Omaha's most recognizable lounge settings.

We’re looking for a Restaurant General Manager who can bring these two experiences to life.

This is an opportunity for a hospitality-driven leader who knows how to build strong teams, create memorable guest experiences, and drive a successful restaurant and lounge operation. You’ll oversee the daily operations and business performance of both outlets, setting the standard for service, developing talent, and ensuring every detail reflects the experience our guests have come to expect.

If you have a passion for food, beverage, hospitality, and the people who make it all happen, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Previous restaurant or hospitality management experience in an upscale or fine dining environment.
• A strong understanding of restaurant and bar operations, including service standards, beverage programs, and financial performance.
• Experience leading, developing, and motivating teams while maintaining high expectations and accountability.
• A business-minded approach with the ability to manage budgets, labor, inventory, cost controls, and profitability.
• A genuine passion for food, beverage, and creating experiences that keep guests coming back.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to balance strategic planning with a hands‑on leadership approach.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service requirements

Benefits

Why The Cottonwood?

Because this is more than managing a restaurant and a bar. It's an opportunity to lead two distinctive outlets with their own identities, loyal guests, and places within Omaha's dining scene.

From an unforgettable steakhouse dinner to a perfectly crafted cocktail beneath the Cottonwood Room's iconic tree, every experience is an opportunity to make someone's day a little more memorable.

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, takes ownership, develops people, and understands that great hospitality is never accidental.

Ready to take your place at The Committee? We’d love to meet you.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award‑winning, full‑service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.