Restaurant General Manager | Ultra-Luxury Fine Dining

Orange County, California

$120,000–$135,000 Base + Bonus + Relocation Assistance

An exceptional opportunity for a seasoned luxury hospitality leader to oversee one of Southern California’s most celebrated chef-driven fine-dining restaurants within a Forbes Five-Star resort environment.

This role is designed for a proven Luxury Hotel Restaurant General Manager with a demonstrated track record leading Forbes Five Star, Michelin Star or Michelin-level dining experiences, elevated service cultures, and highly refined guest journeys.

This is not a first-time General Manager opportunity. We are seeking an established leader who has already operated at the Restaurant GM level within an ultra-luxury hotel or resort setting and understands the precision required to perform inside a Forbes Five-Star ecosystem.

Ultra-luxury experience is absolutely essential.

Position Overview

The Restaurant General Manager will serve as the strategic and operational leader of a flagship fine-dining restaurant, partnering closely with executive culinary leadership to deliver exceptional experiences at the highest level of luxury hospitality.

This leader will oversee:

• Full restaurant P&L accountability
• Forbes Five-Star service execution
• Michelin-level dining standards
• Floor leadership and VIP guest engagement
• Talent development and succession planning
• Financial performance and labor optimization
• Service timing, presentation, and dining room choreography
• Cross-functional collaboration with culinary, wine, reservations, and resort leadership

Success in this role requires a leader who thrives in a high-touch, detail-obsessed, affluent guest environment where every interaction must feel personalized, elegant, and effortless.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead all front-of-house operations for a luxury hotel fine-dining restaurant
• Drive Forbes Five-Star and Michelin Star level service standards
• Ensure flawless execution of multi-course dining experiences, wine pairings, VIP tastings, and special events
• Own guest satisfaction, service recovery, and memorable “wow” moments
• Develop leaders, managers, captains, sommeliers, and service teams
• Maintain exceptional standards for ambiance, music, lighting, cleanliness, and dining room readiness
• Manage payroll, labor costs, scheduling, forecasting, and profitability
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure menu knowledge, pacing, and guest storytelling are executed flawlessly
• Deliver strong financial performance through strategic revenue growth and expense control
• Lead daily lineups, service coaching, and ongoing luxury service development
• Uphold all safety, sanitation, and compliance standards

Required Background

Must Have

• Current or recent Restaurant General Manager experience within a luxury hotel or ultra-luxury resort
• Significant experience in Forbes Five-Star, Michelin Star, Michelin-level or ultra-luxury fine-dining environments
• Proven success leading luxury hotel restaurant teams
• Strong financial acumen with deep P&L ownership
• Exceptional floor presence and guest engagement skills
• Experience leading affluent, VIP, and high-expectation clientele environments
• Advanced knowledge of wine service, tasting menus, and elevated guest sequencing
• Strong team-building, coaching, and succession planning background
• Excellent communication and leadership presence
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Non-Negotiables

• No first-time GMs
• Ultra-luxury hospitality experience is required
• Fine-Dining restaurant leadership experience is required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No visa sponsorship available

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be known for elevating service teams, inspiring excellence on the floor, and creating unforgettable dining moments for an affluent, experience-driven clientele.

Certifications & Compliance

• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM / ServSafe Manager) preferred; required upon hire
• California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification required upon hire
• Strong knowledge of allergen management, dietary restrictions, and luxury service compliance
• Deep familiarity with California health, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations