Restaurant General Manager - Central Bar + Kitchen
Job Overview
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
wellness tools
Referral bonuses
401K with company match
Healthcare concierge
Leadership development
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms dining and travel
Job Description
White Lodging is a prominent hospitality company specializing in the development and operation of a diverse portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants located in some of the most dynamic cities across the United States. Renowned for its emphasis on exceptional guest experiences and a commitment to excellence, White Lodging prides itself on fostering a culture where both guests and employees can thrive. The company recognizes that the essence of hospitality lies in how people are made to feel, and this philosophy guides every aspect of their operations. With a diverse array of properties in each market, White Lodging provides a unique environment that supports the growth and professional development of its employees, offering abundant career advancement opportunities within a supportive and growth-oriented culture.
The role of Restaurant General Manager at White Lodging represents a key senior leadership position within the company's food and beverage division. This role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional who excels not only in operational management but also in people development and business leadership. The Restaurant General Manager will oversee the full spectrum of food and beverage operations at one of White Lodging's premium hotel restaurants, delivering a seamless and elevated dining experience across multiple meal periods in a high-volume, upscale setting. The position requires managing the restaurant's financial performance, including profit and loss, budgeting, labor costs, and food costs, while executing strategic revenue initiatives designed to consistently surpass profitability goals. Additionally, this role involves recruitment, leadership, and development of restaurant managers and front-of-house associates, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and long-term professional growth. Collaboration is vital, as the Restaurant General Manager works closely with the Executive Chef and beverage teams to ensure quality menu offerings, operational efficiency, and a strong culture around the wine and beverage program. The ideal candidate is expected to champion guest satisfaction and maintain the hotel restaurant's brand reputation by delivering outstanding service and promptly resolving any guest concerns with professionalism. Furthermore, the role demands cross-functional collaboration with hotel corporate leadership, marketing, and events teams to align restaurant promotions and business development goals. White Lodging emphasizes the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, process-driven leadership, and strong communication skills, making this opportunity well suited for individuals ready to elevate their career in a company that values innovation, growth, and excellence in hospitality.
The role of Restaurant General Manager at White Lodging represents a key senior leadership position within the company's food and beverage division. This role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional who excels not only in operational management but also in people development and business leadership. The Restaurant General Manager will oversee the full spectrum of food and beverage operations at one of White Lodging's premium hotel restaurants, delivering a seamless and elevated dining experience across multiple meal periods in a high-volume, upscale setting. The position requires managing the restaurant's financial performance, including profit and loss, budgeting, labor costs, and food costs, while executing strategic revenue initiatives designed to consistently surpass profitability goals. Additionally, this role involves recruitment, leadership, and development of restaurant managers and front-of-house associates, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and long-term professional growth. Collaboration is vital, as the Restaurant General Manager works closely with the Executive Chef and beverage teams to ensure quality menu offerings, operational efficiency, and a strong culture around the wine and beverage program. The ideal candidate is expected to champion guest satisfaction and maintain the hotel restaurant's brand reputation by delivering outstanding service and promptly resolving any guest concerns with professionalism. Furthermore, the role demands cross-functional collaboration with hotel corporate leadership, marketing, and events teams to align restaurant promotions and business development goals. White Lodging emphasizes the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, process-driven leadership, and strong communication skills, making this opportunity well suited for individuals ready to elevate their career in a company that values innovation, growth, and excellence in hospitality.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a restaurant general manager food and beverage director or senior restaurant leader managing multiple managers across diverse front-of-house and back-of-house teams in a high-volume hotel or upscale restaurant environment
- Demonstrated ability to own restaurant P and L manage labor and food costs and drive profitability in a full-service hotel dining or upscale restaurant setting
- Strong background in upscale dining operations with knowledge of wine food and beverage pairings and beverage program management
- Experience managing multiple meal periods across a full-service hotel restaurant
- Process-driven operational leadership approach with exceptional organizational and execution skills
- Demonstrated success developing restaurant managers and associates driving positive team culture and building the internal promotion pipeline
- Entrepreneurial mindset focused on continuous improvement long-term growth strategy and elevating the guest experience
- Strong communication business acumen and problem-solving abilities
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager Food and Beverage Director or senior restaurant leader managing multiple managers across diverse front-of-house and back-of-house teams in a high-volume hotel or upscale restaurant environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to own restaurant P and L manage labor and food costs and drive profitability in a full-service hotel dining or upscale restaurant setting
- Strong background in upscale dining operations with deep knowledge of wine food and beverage pairings and beverage program management Sommelier certification a plus but not required
- Experience managing multiple meal periods across a full-service hotel restaurant prior oversight of In-Room Dining or banquet food and beverage operations a significant advantage
- Process-driven operational leadership approach with exceptional organizational and execution skills you build systems that work and hold your team accountable to them
- Demonstrated success developing restaurant managers and associates driving positive team culture and building the internal promotion pipeline that defines a healthy restaurant operation
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine focus on continuous improvement long-term restaurant growth strategy and elevating the guest experience at every opportunity
- Strong communication business acumen and creative problem-solving abilities you lead with data act with urgency and communicate with clarity at every level of the organization
Job Duties
- Lead all aspects of hotel restaurant operations delivering a seamless elevated dining experience across multiple meal periods in a high-volume premium hotel food and beverage environment
- Recruit direct and develop a team of restaurant managers and front-of-house associates fostering a culture of excellence accountability internal promotion and long-term professional growth
- Drive restaurant operational performance through consistent execution of systems processes service standards and White Lodging operational protocols across every shift and every meal period
- Own the full financial performance of the restaurant managing P and L budgets labor cost food cost forecasting and strategic revenue initiatives to consistently achieve and exceed profitability goals
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef and beverage team to ensure menu quality kitchen and dining room operational flow and a strong wine and beverage program culture throughout the restaurant
- Champion guest satisfaction and hotel restaurant brand reputation ensuring service excellence at every touchpoint and resolving all guest concerns with urgency and professionalism
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hotel corporate leadership marketing and events teams to align on promotions activations and hotel restaurant business development goals
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