Restaurant General Manager - The Committee Chophouse

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Match

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha's Blackstone District is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead both the Committee Chophouse and The Cottonwood Room. You will oversee daily operations, drive service standards, and manage teams to deliver unforgettable guest experiences in a fine dining and lounge environment.

The role requires a strong business mindset, expertise in budgets, beverage programs, staff development, and a passion for food and hospitality.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Operations

Budgeting

Job 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.

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.

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.

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.

In keeping 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.