We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced General Manager to lead a well-established, upscale concept on the Main Line. This role is ideal for a polished hospitality professional who thrives on the floor, builds strong teams, and leads with integrity behind every decision.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a visible presence in the dining room, especially during peak service. The right candidate balances refined hospitality with operational excellence and understands that trust with both guests and staff is built through consistency, accountability, and presence.
What This Role Owns
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Full accountability for day-to-day restaurant operations
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Hiring, training, and performance management of a ~50-person team
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Labor scheduling and cost controls
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Guest recovery, comps, and service standards
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Driving a best-in-class guest experience rooted in warm, modern fine dining
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Maintaining a strong culture built on accountability, professionalism, and pride
What Success Looks Like
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Top-tier guest experience
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Strong staff retention and team engagement
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Year-over-year sales growth
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Consistent labor performance
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A dining room where regulars are known by name and hospitality feels personal, not scripted
Who Thrives Here
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A polished fine-dining GM (not casual bar management)
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A leader who is guest-facing and operationally disciplined
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Someone who leads from the floor with hospitality, not the office
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High accountability, strong time management, calm under pressure
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Flexible and guest-centric without sacrificing standards
What Will Not Work
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Low-accountability leadership styles
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“Office-first” managers
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Rigid, inflexible operators who struggle with guest nuance
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Leaders who avoid difficult conversations or lack follow-through
Compensation & Benefits
📌 This is a confidential search. Please do not contact the restaurant directly.
