Waterfront Restaurant General Manager
1 day ago
New Bedford
We’re seeking a seasoned Restaurant General Manager to lead a high-volume, waterfront dining destination known for exceptional hospitality and culinary excellence. This is an opportunity to take the reins of a highly successful operation within a growing restaurant group on the South Coast. Benefits and Compensation: • Excellent, competitive compensation package, • Established, professional restaurant operation with strong systems in place, • High-profile waterfront location with a loyal guest following, • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group, • Supportive ownership and leadership team, • Ongoing professional development and training, • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or General Manager in a comparable, high-volume restaurant concept, • Proven success completing a structured restaurant management training program, • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and retain high-performing teams, • Strong financial acumen with experience driving sales, controlling costs, and achieving profitability goals, • Excellent guest recovery, communication, and interpersonal skills, • Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer applications, • Ability to meet all federal, state, and local regulations related to food and beverage service, • Hands-on leadership style with regular presence on the floor during peak service, • Ability to balance guest experience, team morale, and operational execution simultaneously, • Strong instincts for pacing service, managing flow, and adjusting staffing in real time, • Consistent follow-through on standards, cleanliness, and presentation throughout the restaurant, • Experience in waterfront, destination, or high-traffic dining concepts, • Background working with chef-driven or scratch kitchens, • Track record of mentoring managers and developing future leaders, • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail across FOH operations, • Passion for hospitality, team development, and continuous improvement