Upscale Restaurant GM - Lead New Opening & Growth

Goodwin Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus opportunity

Health benefits

Paid time off

Long-term career growth potential

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced General Manager for a new upscale full-service restaurant in Chicago. This position involves leading operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and managing financial results. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in upscale dining environments and excel in developing teams.

Key responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory and labor costs, and fostering a positive culture. Competitive compensation, bonuses, and health benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of General Manager experience in upscale dining, fine dining, or premium hospitality environments.
• Proven success managing high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant operations and service teams.
• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor managers and hourly employees.
• Drive guest satisfaction and hospitality standards.
• Manage labor, inventory, scheduling, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company standards and operating procedures.
• Partner with ownership during pre-opening and opening activities.
• Develop a positive, accountable, and hospitality-focused culture.
• Build relationships with guests, team members, and community stakeholders.
• Drive profitability while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

People Development

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced General Manager for a new upscale full-service restaurant in Chicago. This position involves leading operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and managing financial results. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in upscale dining environments and excel in developing teams.

Key responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory and labor costs, and fostering a positive culture. Competitive compensation, bonuses, and health benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.