Restaurant General Manager at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A landmark, high-volume waterfront restaurant is seeking an experienced, high-caliber General Manager to lead their operations. Positioned in a bustling, fast-paced environment, this sizable establishment requires a seasoned leader who can hit the ground running, maintain exceptional service standards, and successfully navigate intense peak-season demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations for a large-scale, high-capacity restaurant, ensuring seamless service and maximum floor efficiency.
• Financial Oversight: Manage full financial performance, including P&L responsibility, daily cost controls, budgeting, labor optimization, and profit maximization. - NB!
• Administrative & Billing Control: Handle high-volume invoicing, supplier reconciliations, and strict stock control procedures with meticulous accuracy.
• Team Direction & Development: Lead, motivate, and direct a large hospitality team, fostering a high-performance culture capable of excelling under pressure.
• Peak Season Management: Drive operational readiness and maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-stress, and demanding seasonal environment.
• Quality & Guest Experience: Uphold strict health, safety, and hygiene standards while delivering a consistently excellent dining experience for high guest turnover.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager within a high-volume, large-scale restaurant establishment. (Unfortunately fastfood chains such as KFC, McDonalds etc will not be considered due to the intensity of the position)
• Deep expertise and proven track record in both Financial and Operational Management.
• Strong proficiency in managing high-volume invoicing and complex inventory systems.
• Exceptional stress tolerance and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to thrive in intense, fast-paced seasonal environments.
• Hands-on operational style with the ability to hit the ground running from day one.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and communication abilities.