Upscale Restaurant Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Employee discounts and paid training

Supportive, people-first culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a passionate Restaurant General Manager in Oklahoma City who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds great teams, and delivers exceptional guest experiences. You will oversee daily operations, drive sales and profitability, manage labor and inventory, and mentor managers.

Strong leadership, financial acumen, and bilingual a plus. If you value culture, hospitality, and operational excellence, join our people-first team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Strong knowledge of the Oklahoma City (OKC) restaurant market
• Strong understanding of FOH, BOH, and bar operations
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop management teams
• Strong financial acumen, including labor, inventory, and cost controls
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional service standards
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor managers and team members
• Drive sales, profitability, and overall restaurant performance
• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and financial reporting
• Create memorable guest experiences and build lasting customer relationships
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and hospitality
• Ensure operational consistency, food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards

Skills

Leadership & team development

OKC market knowledge

FOH/BOH operations

Financial acumen & cost controls

Communication & organization

GM experience

English/Spanish bilingual

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, energetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops great teams, and delivers exceptional guest experiences. If you are a hands-on leader who values great culture and operational excellence,

Restaurant General Manager Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary


• Growth opportunities


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and flexible scheduling


• Employee discounts and paid training


• Supportive, people-first culture

Restaurant General Manager Requirements and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant


• Strong knowledge of the Oklahoma City (OKC) restaurant market


• Strong understanding of FOH, BOH, and bar operations


• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop management teams


• Strong financial acumen, including labor, inventory, and cost controls


• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills


• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required

Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background and Skills:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional service standards


• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor managers and team members


• Drive sales, profitability, and overall restaurant performance


• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and financial reporting


• Create memorable guest experiences and build lasting customer relationships


• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and hospitality


• Ensure operational consistency, food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards

Zack Ashley