Restaurant General Manager Dallas, TX An upscale, chef-driven restaurant is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy operation with exceptional hospitality, strong financial performance, and a positive team culture. We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, builds lasting guest relationships, and partners closely with culinary leadership. This is not a “fix it” role. This is to continue to refine and “push the envelope role”. Benefits • Competitive salary commensurate with experience. • Medical, dental, and vision benefits. • Paid time off. • Dining privileges and discounts. • Career growth opportunities within a growing hospitality organization. Requirements/Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in an upscale, chef-driven high-volume restaurant. • Proven experience leading a restaurant generating $7 million or more in annual revenue. • Strong understanding of upscale dining service standards and guest expectations. • Strong financial acumen, including P&L analysis, forecasting, labor management, purchasing, and inventory controls. • Strong beverage knowledge across wine, spirits, cocktails, and beer. • Demonstrated success recruiting, developing, and retaining large management and service teams. • Exceptional communication, guest engagement, and service recovery skills. • Ability to maintain operational standards, accurate administrative reporting, and compliance with health and alcohol service requirements. • Collaborative leadership style, a team coach, leader not a boss. Preferred Background & Skills • Visible, hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality. • Ability to build a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and employee development. • Strong partnership with culinary and beverage leaders to deliver a consistent guest experience. • Experience developing regular clientele and building lasting guest relationships. • Ability to balance floor presence with administrative responsibilities and reporting deadlines. • Experience strengthening training programs, service standards, and operating procedures. • Level One Sommelier certification preferred. JOB ID: 182033 #post Darryl Downs