Restaurant General Manager

Job Title: Restaurant General Manager

Location: On Site - Marathon, Florida, United States

Salary: $90,000-$110,000 + bonus incentive

Skills: Restaurant Leadership, Hospitality Leadership, Front Of House Management, P&L, Food and Beverage, Farm to table

About the Hospitality Company / The Opportunity:

Lead restaurant operations at a hospitality destination in the Florida Keys, where thoughtful service and a strong connection to coastal cuisine shape the guest experience. As Restaurant General Manager, you will guide a diverse team, partner closely with culinary leaders, and drive memorable dining experiences alongside strong financial results. This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for a guest-focused professional who thrives in an upscale setting.

Responsibilities:

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• Lead, coach, and develop the restaurant team while fostering a culture of teamwork, humility, and continuous improvement.
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• Oversee reservations, seating, service flow, and guest recovery to deliver attentive, personalized service.
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• Manage daily operations, including opening and closing, inventory, ordering, maintenance, and food safety compliance.
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• Partner with culinary leaders on menu execution, specials, and seasonal offerings.
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• Monitor sales, expenses, labor, cost of goods, budgets, and P&L performance; implement plans to achieve financial targets.
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• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and retention in partnership with People & Culture.
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• Promote the restaurant through local partnerships, events, social media, and collaboration on private dining and group bookings.
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• Maintain health, safety, liquor control, brand, loss prevention, and inventory standards.
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Must-Have Skills:

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• 3–5 years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high-volume restaurant.
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• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver strong financial performance and exceptional guest service.
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• Solid knowledge of food and beverage operations, inventory management, and POS systems.
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• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and hands-on leadership skills.
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• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; willingness to live in or relocate to the Florida Keys.
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• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
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Nice-to-Have Skills:

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• Experience in an upscale or fine-dining restaurant, luxury resort, or hotel.
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• Knowledge of wine and beverage programs and POS platforms such as Toast
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• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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• Experience with private events, local partnerships, and revenue-building initiatives.
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• Familiarity with seasonal coastal cuisine and farm-to-table dining.
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