General Manager - Stokes Adobe

About the Role

Sunset Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to provide key leadership for our Monterey location, Stokes Adobe. This role will oversee operations, improving systems and performance while inspiring excellence in our team. The GM should bring energy, accountability, and mentorship to our leadership group—ensuring consistency, strong financial results, and memorable guest experiences across locations. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned operator who can lead by example, keep a sharp eye on numbers, and elevate team performance through clear coaching and strong systems.

About Us

Stokes Adobe is a historic Monterey restaurant established in 2021, rooted in warm hospitality, thoughtful service, and ingredient-driven cuisine. Housed in one of California’s oldest adobe buildings, Stokes Adobe blends elevated dining with a welcoming, community-focused culture. Our team is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through collaboration, professionalism, creativity, and genuine hospitality. We believe in fostering a positive workplace where team members are supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.

Ideal Candidate

This position offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact. The ideal candidate has at least 5+ years of high-volume restaurant leadership experience, is energized by developing people, and thrives on improving systems that drive results. They are a natural mentor, a strong communicator, and someone who finds purpose in both the financial health of the business and the culture of the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership
• Partner with management teams to execute consistent systems
• Drive weekly and monthly performance markers, holding departments accountable
• Manage Prime Cost, COGS, and labor with a focus on profitability and efficiency
• Mentor and coach managers, with emphasis on leadership development and accountability
• Collaborate with Chef, Bar Team, and FOH leadership to deliver seamless operations and high-quality guest experiences
• Maintain high morale and positive culture by modeling professionalism, consistency, and energy
• Strengthen FOH training systems and service standards to ensure consistent, elevated hospitality
• Provide constructive feedback to underperforming employees with clear pathways for success
• Ensure both properties are well-maintained, compliant with health and safety regulations, and uphold Sunset Hospitality Group standards
• Report directly to ownership with regular updates on operations, performance, and team development

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in high-volume or multi-unit hospitality management
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams with professionalism, accountability, and positivity
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experienced with Toast POS and OpenTable
• Financial acumen with proven results in labor management, cost control, and driving profitability
• Knowledge of Californian and international wines, beer, and craft cocktails a plus
• High level of energy, organization, and attention to detail
• Food Safety Manager and RBS certification required
• Proficient with MS Office, Google Workspace, and comfortable with data-driven decision-making

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity for the right person to shape the future of our Monterey location with an emphasis on mentoring our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are motivated by both numbers and people, and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person