Restaurant General Manager - Fine Dining
2 months ago
Sedona
Job Description Job Title: Restaurant General Manager – Upscale Dining Concept Type: Modern Italian Fine Dining Location: Sedona, AZ Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year Ready to shape unforgettable dining moments in a destination that’s as iconic as it is breathtaking? We’re searching for a creative, energetic Restaurant General Manager to join our award-winning fine dining concept in vibrant Sedona. Imagine leading a team where passion for food, innovation, and flawless service come together in an atmosphere buzzing with excitement and impeccable style. At our restaurant, fun and hospitality go hand-in-hand. We’re not just about delicious cuisine and elegant plating—we’re about making every guest feel like a VIP and every shift feel like a celebration. Why You’ll Love This Role: • Be at the forefront of culinary trends and guest experiences, • Work alongside a passionate, close-knit team in a culture that values collaboration and creativity, • Experience the fast pace and big rewards of high-end service, • Enjoy office views of Sedona’s legendary red rocks—your daily reset What You Bring to the Table: • 5+ years’ experience managing top-tier, upscale dining or fine dining concepts, • A proven track record of leading teams with energy, positivity, and results, • Fluency in restaurant finances—budgets, P&L, cost control, all second nature to you, • A knack for connecting with both staff and guests—people remember you for all the right reasons, • Obsessed with hospitality and raising the bar for world-class service, • Tech savvy, organized, and up-to-date on the latest in operational systems, • Enchanted by the art of food and wine pairing (especially Italian!) and keen to keep exploring, • Driven by details, passionate about the guest journey, and always on the lookout for creative solutions Your Day-to-Day: • Guide daily operations, making sure every detail is on point and every service sparkles, • Hire, inspire, and develop a next-level hospitality team, • Foster a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, • Partner with the Executive Chef to curate fresh menu ideas and elevate the guest experience, • Keep a keen eye on financials, always finding smart ways to drive profitability, • Personally get to know our guests and turn positive feedback into our standard, • Champion health, safety, and labor standards with diligence, • Launch marketing campaigns and host high-profile events that put us on everyone’s must-visit list, • Build on the legacy of a Sedona landmark while driving it into an exciting future What We Offer: • A competitive paycheck and top-notch benefits, • Full medical and dental coverage, plus paid time off so you can recharge, • Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and plenty of space for your career to grow, • Flexible workplace focused on work-life balance and well-being, • The daily inspiration of Sedona’s energetic atmosphere and stunning surroundings If you’re passionate about the hospitality scene, eager for your next adventure, and ready to lead with vision and flair, this is the dream role waiting for you in Sedona. Let’s turn moments into memories and make hospitality history together. To apply, send your resume to John Wilcoxon. We can’t wait to meet you! #ZRDH Company DescriptionSince 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its Clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals. At Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive. We want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients. At Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, Gecko Hospitality has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward. Terms of Service are available at Privacy Policy can be found at Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan. For more help reply “HELP” to your texts or you can opt-out by replying STOPSince 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its Clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.\r\n\r\nWe want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices\r\n\r\nAs part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, Gecko Hospitality has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward.\r\nTerms of Service are available at Policy can be found at and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan. For more help reply “HELP” to your texts or you can opt-out by replying STOP