Restaurant General Manager - Hotel Daphne

Hypsi and Bar Daphne are the premier dining and cocktail venues nestled within the newly opened Hotel Daphne, situated in the vibrant Houston Heights neighborhood. Hotel Daphne, known for its boutique luxury and commitment to an exceptional guest experience, offers a unique blend of Italian-inspired culinary delights and local Houston flair. Hypsi serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on a robust pasta program and elegantly approachable entre9es, enhanced by a signature roaming mozzarella cart that offers hand-pulled cheeses paired with curated accompaniments like pickled vegetables, aged vinegars, and cold-pressed olive oils. Adjacent to this, Bar Daphne invites guests to unwind in the evening with creative cocktails inspired by the hotel's curated art collection, accompanied by innovative finger foods. The ambiance and menu are crafted to provide an unparalleled hospitality experience that fuses creativity with a warm, inviting atmosphere.\n\nThe Restaurant General Manager at Hypsi and Bar Daphne is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of food and beverage operations within the restaurant and bar settings. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this role requires a dynamic leader who can effectively collaborate with the Hotel Daphne operations team and the broader Bunkhouse corporate F&B leadership. The General Manager will be charged with managing day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, maintaining high quality and presentation standards, and leading a diverse team of hourly and management staff. This position demands an individual skilled in short and long-term strategic planning, staffing, training, and budget management. The GM plays an influential role in fostering a positive work environment, embodying the Bunkhouse and Hyatt cultures, and driving guest satisfaction and brand reputation. With key responsibilities spanning recruitment, employee development, customer complaint resolution, and regulatory compliance, the Restaurant General Manager is central to sustaining and elevating the unique dining experience that defines Hypsi and Bar Daphne. This role offers the opportunity to lead within a hospitality-focused, creative, and collaborative team while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, generous paid time off, free room nights, discounted room rates, and various retail discounts. The role demands exemplary communication skills, conflict resolution capabilities, and the ability to maintain strong operational standards in alignment with corporate policies and values.