Earn $75,000-$90,000 annually leading operations for an established fine dining restaurant in Old City, Philadelphia.

This hands-on Restaurant General Manager role oversees daily operations, financial performance, guest experience, and team development for a team of approximately 15-20 employees.

You'll work within a growing hospitality group that offers long-term advancement opportunities while helping shape the culture, standards, and guest experience of a respected restaurant concept.

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Conveniently accessible by public transportation.

Compensation

• $75,000-$90,000 annual salary
• Salaried position
• Paid biweekly

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Company dining discounts

Schedule

• Full-time
• Approximately 50-60 hours per week
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required as business needs dictate

Why This Role Stands Out

• $75K-$90K compensation package
• Fine dining environment
• Growing hospitality group
• Advancement opportunities
• Direct operational impact
• Accessible Center City location
• Established guest following and business volume

About the Role

This is a hands-on restaurant leadership position responsible for all aspects of daily operations.

The General Manager will oversee financial performance, staffing, scheduling, inventory controls, guest experience, and team development while maintaining the service standards expected in a fine dining environment.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead from the floor during service
• Develop and motivate hospitality professionals
• Manage restaurant financial performance
• Build accountability and consistency across the team
• Maintain exceptional guest experiences
• Balance operational execution with leadership development

About the Restaurant

Piccolina is an established fine dining restaurant located in Center City Philadelphia.

The restaurant serves approximately 60 guests during lunch, 60 guests during dinner, and up to 100 guests during peak service periods. With seating for approximately 75 guests and average guest checks around $65, the operation combines elevated hospitality with strong operational standards.

The restaurant is part of a growing hospitality organization committed to investing in its people, culture, and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations
• Manage P&L performance and profitability
• Lead scheduling and labor management
• Supervise ordering, receiving, and inventory controls
• Manage vendor and purveyor relationships
• Recruit, train, and develop team members
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Oversee payroll processes
• Support service execution during peak periods
• Ensure guest satisfaction and service recovery
• Drive accountability and operational consistency
• Coach and mentor management and hourly team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience
• Strong P&L management experience
• Experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory controls
• Vendor and purveyor management experience
• Scheduling and payroll experience
• Team training and development experience
• Food safety knowledge
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Wine and beverage knowledge preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for hospitality and guest service excellence

What We're Looking For

• Sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills
• Professional presence
• Positive leadership style
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Commitment to hospitality excellence
• Desire to create memorable guest experiences
• Strong operational discipline

Restaurant Systems

• Lightspeed POS

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.