General Manager - Restaurant

Position Overview & Responsibilities

Location: Jupiter, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time | Restaurant Leadership

We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial-minded General Manager to lead the daily operations and continued development of an independent, chef-driven restaurant in Jupiter, Florida.

The ideal candidate is a hospitality professional who brings strong operational experience, sound business judgment, a passion for developing people, and a genuine sense of ownership.

This opportunity extends beyond traditional restaurant management. We are looking for someone who can strengthen the guest experience, build a high-performing team, cultivate relationships within the community, and actively contribute to growing the business.

Our restaurant is continuing to evolve, and we want a leader who recognizes both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with helping shape its future.

We are not simply looking for someone to manage the restaurant as it exists today. We want someone who is motivated to help build what it can become.

Key ResponsibilitiesRestaurant Operations & Hospitality

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistency, organization, and operational excellence.
• Maintain high standards of hospitality, professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Lead by example with a visible, engaged presence during service.
• Anticipate guest needs, resolve concerns, and cultivate lasting guest relationships.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to ensure alignment between front- and back-of-house operations.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a knowledgeable, hospitality-driven team.
• Establish clear expectations and maintain consistent accountability.
• Foster a positive, professional culture built on communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to develop future leaders within the organization.
• Demonstrate the confidence to make decisions, provide direction, and address challenges constructively.

Business Development & Community Engagement

• Take an active role in building the restaurant's customer base and increasing revenue.
• Develop relationships with local businesses, hotels, residential communities, and other potential referral partners.
• Proactively conduct outreach to generate group dining, private events, and other business opportunities.
• Build meaningful relationships with existing guests while cultivating new regulars.
• Collaborate with ownership and marketing partners on promotions, events, and brand development.
• Maintain an organized approach to outreach, follow-up, and measuring results.

A willingness to get outside the four walls of the restaurant and actively develop business is an essential expectation of this position.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Monitor sales, labor, cost of goods, inventory, and controllable operating expenses.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to support both service standards and financial objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and overall performance.
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, administrative procedures, and operational reporting.
• Communicate proactively with ownership regarding performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who demonstrates:

• Proven restaurant management experience, preferably in an independent or chef-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and contemporary hospitality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Financial literacy and an understanding of restaurant profitability.
• A demonstrated ability to build relationships and generate new business.
• Familiarity with the Jupiter and northern Palm Beach County market, strongly preferred.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, resourcefulness, and a willingness to take initiative.
• A genuine commitment to employee development, accountability, and exceptional hospitality.

Above all, we value character, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a strong work ethic.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who wants to do more than oversee an existing operation.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of building a business, developing a team, and creating meaningful relationships with guests and the surrounding community.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence the direction of the restaurant, and play an important role in its continued growth.

We want a leader who thinks like an owner, acts with initiative, and takes genuine pride in the success of the business.

Pay: $68,500.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person