General Manager

Job Title: General ManagerLocation: Litchfield Park, AZThe General Manager partners with the Assistant General Manager to run all aspects of the restaurant - leading the floor, developing the team, and keeping service sharp every shift. Beverage knowledge is a must: you’ll be expected to understand wine and cocktails and to confidently create, explain, and talk through the drinks each time the menu changes.Ownership believes in promoting from within and investing in their people. Their philosophy is simple: they can teach the rest, but they can’t teach work ethic and character.We’re seeking a hands-on, people-first leader who brings both structure and warmth to the floor and is excited to help build a new concept from the ground up.Strong operational skills are essential—but work ethic, character, and a passion for developing others are what truly define success in this role.Benefits:Competitive base salaryHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time off (PTO)Paid sick leaveShort-term disability insuranceOpportunity to join a pre-opening team and help shape a new concept from day oneLong-term growth and development with an ownership group that promotes from withinDay in the Life:Partner with the Assistant General Manager to oversee daily operations across the dining room and bar.Lead shifts from the floor—greeting guests and members, touching tables, and solving problems in real timeHire, train, and develop front-of-house team members, with a focus on promoting from withinWork closely with the Bar Manager on the cocktail and wine programs and lead team education when menus changeSpeak knowledgeably with guests about wine pairings, cocktails, and the menuManage scheduling, labor, and cost controls to support financial goalsHelp build and maintain the members’ club experience, including events and member relationshipsUphold standards for cleanliness, safety, food safety, and liquor complianceSupport pre-opening: hiring, training, systems setup, and soft-opening executionRequirements:3+ years of restaurant management experience in an upscale steakhouse, chophouse, or polished full-service environmentStrong wine and cocktail knowledge, with the confidence to create, discuss, and sell drinksProven ability to lead, train, and develop a teamWorking knowledge of P&L, labor management, scheduling, and inventoryPolished communication skills and the poise to connect with members and high-net-worth guestsStrong work ethic, integrity, and characterFood safety manager certification and Arizona Title 4 liquor law training (or ability to obtain)Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, including a pre-opening scheduleRestaurant opening experience is a plus