Upscale Restaurant GM — Lead Guest Experience & Growth

Goodwin Recruiting; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a General Manager for an upscale Portsmouth restaurant. This hands-on leader will oversee daily operations, coach a frontline team, and ensure an exceptional guest experience across lunch and dinner service seven days a week.

The ideal candidate has experience as a General Manager or similar restaurant leadership role, with a track record in fine-dining environments and a strong focus on hospitality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in general management of upscale restaurants.
• Track record in fine-dining or polished full-service concepts.
• Stable work history with career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach front-of-house teams to ensure top-tier service.
• Maintain elevated service standards and restaurant presentation.
• Be highly visible on the dining floor and engage guests.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and labor management.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure seamless communication.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Hire, train, and retain a strong hospitality-focused team.
• Set expectations and lead by example.
• Drive sales, control costs, and reach operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Guest service

Team development

Operations

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a General Manager for an upscale Portsmouth restaurant. This hands-on leader will oversee daily operations, coach a frontline team, and ensure an exceptional guest experience across lunch and dinner service seven days a week.

The ideal candidate has experience as a General Manager or similar restaurant leadership role, with a track record in fine-dining environments and a strong focus on hospitality and operational excellence.