Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
General Manager – High Profile Fine Dining Restaurant Seattle WA
Salary: $115000 – $140000
Exciting, new opening for Michelin chef-driven fine dining concept from a highly accoladed restaurant group is seeking a polished and experienced General Manager to help spearhead the opening and lead the team. A professional, organized, personable candidate with the ability to coach and mentor team members and provide excellent guest service. A fun environment and great opportunity to join a growing group and VERY exciting new concept based in Washington State!
General Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
- Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
- Lead and support restaurant opening processes and procedures
- Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all vendors and business partners
- Foster opportunities for the team to learn and grow
- Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
- Creating a positive and fun working environment
- Developing a positive relationship with guests
- Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
- Increasing brand awareness by creating marketing plans
- Set an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
- Anticipate the needs of the restaurant and act upon them
- Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
- Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements
General Manager Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience as Restaurant General Manager (GM) or 5+ years as Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM), Food & Beverage Director, (F&B), FOH General Manager, or FOH Department Manager from a full-service, upscale, multi-use restaurant concept is required
- Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
- Previous 2-3 star Michelin restaurant experience is required
- New restaurant opening experience a huge plus
- Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency
- Experience in managing P&L
- Strong knowledge of wine and spirits
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organized
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
- Team player mentality
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
- Food Safety Certification
- Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
Compensation Package Includes:
- $115-140K Base Salary DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Relocation Assistance