General Manager

General Manager (GM) — Glen Ellen Star

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday | Hours: 1:00pm–Close
Compensation: $90,000 base + $5,000 bonus
Benefits: Full health benefits 100% paid by the company ($500/mo equivalent) + 2 weeks PTO, dining discounts at Glen Ellen Star and our sister restaurant Stella.
Location: Glen Ellen, CA

Start Date: Mid March

About Us

Glen Ellen Star is a wood-fire-driven restaurant in the heart of Sonoma Valley, known for bold, seasonal cooking, a lively dining room, and a strong hospitality culture. Michelin Bib Gourmand rated since for 12 straight years. Our menu and vibe center around the wood fire, thoughtful sourcing, and a guest experience that feels both elevated and genuinely warm. We’re looking for a confident, hands-on General Manager to lead the front of house and run daily operations at a high level.

The Role

This GM role is the operational leader of the restaurant and a key partner to ownership and the kitchen team. You’ll own the day-to-day, coach and develop the team, and ensure every service runs with precision and care. You’ll also oversee the beverage program and help drive standards, consistency, and profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily restaurant operations with a service-first mindset
• Drive strong hospitality standards: guest experience, floor leadership, and issue resolution
• Build and manage schedules for FOH (and support BOH coordination as needed)
• Hire, train, coach, and retain a high-performing team
• Run pre-shifts, set service priorities, and hold teams accountable to standards
• Oversee the beverage program: ordering, inventory, pricing, menu upkeep, and team education
• Manage reservations and floor flow to maximize the room while protecting the guest experience
• Maintain operational excellence: opening/closing procedures, cleanliness, safety, and compliance
• Track key metrics (labor, COGS, comps/voids, sales) and implement improvements
• Partner with ownership on systems, culture, and long-term growth

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years as a GM in a busy, quality-focused restaurant
• Skilled floor presence: calm, commanding, and guest-forward during peak service
• Strong scheduling and labor management instincts
• Proven training and team development ability
• Beverage knowledge and enthusiasm (wine/beer/cocktails) with inventory and costing competence. Focus in local Sonoma/Napa wines preferred.
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented; you finish what you start
• Positive leadership style that builds culture and accountability
• Comfortable in a hands-on role: you’re on the floor, not in the office

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000 base salary
• $5,000 bonus opportunity
• Full health benefits paid by the company ($500 equivalent)
• 2 weeks paid time off (PTO)
• Consistent set schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 1:00pm–Close