Restaurant General Manager

Altius Search Group

$90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in restaurant management, ideally as a General Manager or an Assistant General Manager ready for promotion.
  • Strong passion for mentorship and talent development within a team.
  • Proven track record of improving financial performance in a restaurant setting.
  • Ability to think strategically and act like an owner to drive sales and profitability.
  • Hands-on leadership style focused on fostering a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily restaurant operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
  • Hire, train, and mentor a high-performing management and hourly staff.
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality service.
  • Drive profits through careful management of labor and food costs, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate directly with ownership to refine systems, enhance business growth, and initiate innovative ideas.
  • Develop future leaders within the team and maintain a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

  • Generous profit-sharing program with significant earning potential.
  • Clear career advancement opportunities as the company grows.
  • Direct access to ownership and key decision-makers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
Restaurant General Manager - Somerset, KY

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a successful restaurant, work directly with ownership, and build a high-performing team while sharing in the success.

Location

Somerset, Kentucky (On-site)

Compensation
• Base salary starting around $90,000 (DOE)
• Generous profit-sharing program with significant earning potential
• Direct access to ownership and decision-makers
• Clear career growth as the company expands

What You'll Do
• Lead daily operations and create an exceptional guest experience.
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing management and hourly team.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.
• Drive financial performance through labor, food cost, and operational excellence.
• Partner with ownership to improve systems, grow the business, and execute new ideas.
• Develop future leaders and create a workplace where great people want to stay.
We're Looking For
• An experienced Restaurant General Manager, or
• A high-performing Assistant General Manager ready for their first GM opportunity.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for developing people.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to drive sales and profitability.
• A leader who thinks like an owner and wants to make a lasting impact.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Most restaurant management jobs ask you to maintain the status quo. This opportunity is different. You'll have a voice, influence, and the chance to help build a growing organization alongside ownership. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your success is rewarded, we'd love to talk.

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