A new opportunity from BMRS Hospitality Recruitment
General Manager for The Heritage Steakhouse in San Diego!
The Heritage Steakhouse, opening in Spring 2026 in Santee, is a classic, upscale dining destination celebrating the legacy of the American steakhouse through timeless elegance, exceptional cuisine, and refined service. Designed for those who value tradition, craftsmanship, and the art of hospitality, The Heritage Steakhouse draws inspiration from the great steakhouses of the mid-20th century, updated with modern touches for today’s sophisticated diners. The menu is anchored by USDA Prime, Certified Angus and Wagyu beef from select ranches, hand-cut in house and prepared in a high-temperature broiler to achieve a perfect crust while locking in natural juices. Accompaniments honor classic steakhouse indulgence with a contemporary approach. Every dish is prepared from scratch using premium ingredients.
The dining room reflects understated elegance with rich mahogany paneling, deep leather banquettes, and brass chandeliers casting a warm glow. Soft jazz fills the air while a distinguished semi-circular bar offers classic cocktails, premium spirits, and an extensive wine cellar highlighting bold reds from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Mendoza and beyond. More than a restaurant, The Heritage Steakhouse at Lantern Crest living community is a tradition reborn, where exceptional cuisine, gracious service, and timeless ambiance create an experience worthy of celebration, again and again.
The Heritage is looking for a proven, opening-experienced General Manager to lead the launch and stabilization of The Heritage Steakhouse. This is an elevated, hands-on role for a leader who can set culture from day one, recruit and retain a strong FOH team, and deliver consistently polished service in a high expectation environment. The GM will be the face of the restaurant on the floor during service, driving guest engagement and recovery, while also owning the operational fundamentals that make an upscale steakhouse run at a high-level, including labor management, payroll discipline, and strong financial performance.
The ideal candidate has at least 2-5 years of experience as a General Manager in upscale dining and is deeply fluent in P&L ownership. They should be comfortable managing a business through data, with a clear grasp of KPIs, labor law and compliance, and service flow and systems. Heritage is looking for someone who can lead with calm consistency under pressure, communicate professionally with ownership and vendors, and execute with the precision required to build trust with both guests and the team during the critical early days of an opening.
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $100k-$120k, medical/dental/vision benefits, and PTO.
Please do not reach out to The Heritage Steakhouse at Lantern Crest directly.
Qualified applicants will be contacted.
Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions (BMRS), a Southern California based Hospitality Recruitment and Placement firm, has established relationships with and represents the most acclaimed independent fine dining restaurants in the U.S., celebrity chef restaurant groups, casual restaurant companies, luxury hotels, country clubs and distinguished private chef clients. www.restaurant-solutions.com