General Manager - Restaurant

General Manager – Fine Dining & Events

The Elkridge Furnace Inn | Elkridge, Maryland

Full-Time | Management

The Elkridge Furnace Inn is seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our historic restaurant and event venue.

We are a chef-driven, farm-to-table restaurant specializing in seasonal fine dining, weddings, private events, and locally sourced cuisine. Our operation combines an à la carte restaurant, a busy banquet and wedding program, historic property, gardens, and a strong commitment to genuine hospitality.

We are looking for a General Manager who can provide strong leadership to our front-of-house team, maintain high standards of service, and work closely with ownership, culinary leadership, and event staff to keep the entire operation running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily restaurant, bar, banquet, and front-of-house operations

Lead, train, schedule, and develop FOH employees

Establish and maintain consistent standards for hospitality and service

Actively manage the dining room and events during service

Coordinate closely with the Chef de Cuisine, culinary team, ownership, and event staff

Ensure clear communication between the front and back of house

Oversee weddings, private events, and banquet execution

Manage labor and staffing levels according to business needs

Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and employee performance

Handle guest concerns professionally and proactively

Maintain knowledge of menus, wine, cocktails, and seasonal offerings

Monitor restaurant cleanliness, organization, maintenance, and overall presentation

Assist with beverage inventory, ordering, cost controls, and loss prevention

Help develop systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and guest satisfaction

Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, alcohol service, and workplace requirements

Participate in management meetings and contribute to the continued growth of the business

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys being present on the floor and leading by example.

Preferred qualifications include:

3+ years of restaurant management experience

Fine-dining, upscale-casual, wedding, banquet, or event experience strongly preferred

Proven ability to lead and hold a team accountable while maintaining a positive workplace

Strong understanding of professional dining-room service

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience with scheduling and labor management

Working knowledge of wine, spirits, and beverage service

Ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business

Ability to remain calm, organized, and professional during high-volume services

The Right Person for Our Team

We are particularly interested in someone who understands that great hospitality requires both warmth and discipline.

Our General Manager should be comfortable greeting guests one moment, coaching a server the next, coordinating with the kitchen during a busy service, and making sure a wedding is executing properly—all while maintaining a calm and professional presence.

This is a hands-on leadership position. We want someone who takes ownership of the operation, communicates well with the culinary team, develops employees, and genuinely cares about the guest experience.

About The Elkridge Furnace Inn

The Elkridge Furnace Inn is a historic restaurant and event venue in Elkridge, Maryland, known for seasonal cuisine, locally sourced ingredients, weddings, private events, and a long-standing commitment to hospitality.

Our culinary program emphasizes seasonality, local farms, our own growing efforts, and foraged ingredients. The General Manager will work closely with an established culinary and management team to continue developing the restaurant and event experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits and additional compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

To Apply

Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction describing your restaurant management experience and why you are interested in joining The Elkridge Furnace Inn.

We are looking for a long-term leader who wants to become an important part of the continued success and evolution of the Inn.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person