Restaurant General Manager Intimate Fine Dining Restaurant | Savannah, GA We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team at our upscale, seafood-centric restaurant in Savannah. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional with a strong floor presence, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. Our General Manager will oversee daily operations, lead and develop the service team, maintain high standards, and work closely with the front of house and the back of the house teams to ensure consistency across every service. Job Overview Our General Manager will be responsible for leading daily front-of-house operations while supporting the continued development of the restaurant and its team. This position requires someone who is comfortable leading from the floor, making decisions in real time, and holding themselves and the team to a high standard. Responsibilities
- Oversee daily front-of-house restaurant operations
- Lead and support the service team
- Maintain exceptional standards for guest service and hospitality
- Manage floor operations, staffing levels, pacing, and service flow
- Handle guest concerns with professionalism and sound judgment
- Onboard, train, and develop team members
- Foster a culture of hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Create and manage front-of-house team schedules based on business needs
- Monitor labor and help maintain labor costs within established targets
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are consistently maintained
- Enforce company policies, operational procedures, and service standards
- Assist with inventory, invoices, ordering, comps, voids, and operational reporting
- Develop and execute training that supports restaurant service standards Qualifications
- Previous restaurant management experience required
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations and service standards
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive in a high-volume environment
- Excellent social skills and problem-solving skills
- Strong floor presence and attention to detail
- Ability to work evenings and weekends Preferred Qualifications
- Fine dining or upscale casual restaurant experience
- Experience with Toast POS
- Experience with Resy What We're Looking For We are looking for a manager who is present, engaged, and willing to lead from the floor.
Someone who can recognize what the team needs before being asked, hold high standards without losing sight of the guest experience, and create an environment where team members want to do their best work.
The right candidate will bring:
- A positive and professional attitude
- Team-first mentality
- Accountability and reliability
- Excellent communication skills
- A genuine passion for hospitality
- Confidence in making decisions and solving problems
- A desire to grow within a strong hospitality group
Compensation & Benefits Salary:
$80, 000
- 100,000 annually; pay is based on experience
Schedule:
Full-time, approximately 45
Availability:
Evenings and weekends Benefits include:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) eligibility after one year of employment, with 6% employer match
Pay:
$80,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person