General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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General Manager

Naples, FL
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Join an acclaimed hospitality group managing a new Italian fine dining restaurant with a focus on wine, guest experience, and team leadership. Oversee operations, financials, and cultivate a strong service culture. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and relocation aid.

Requirements

  • 5–10+ years restaurant management
  • Leadership in high-volume fine dining
  • Team development skills
  • P&L management experience
  • Wine and spirits knowledge

Qualifications

  • Experience in Italian cuisine or luxury hospitality
  • Success in building wine memberships
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Availability for nights and weekends
  • Guest relations expertise

Full job description

General Manager – Italian Fine Dining & Wine Concept


Join an acclaimed hospitality group known for exceptional guest experiences and culinary excellence. This is a unique chance to oversee a new fine dining Italian restaurant with an outstanding wine program, take ownership of operational and financial performance, and cultivate a strong team culture focused on true hospitality.


General Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with annual performance-driven bonus
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Relocation assistance


General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5–10+ years of restaurant management experience, with senior leadership background in high-volume fine dining
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams (about 100 employees)
  • Strong track record managing P&L and achieving revenue, labor, and cost targets
  • In-depth knowledge of wine, spirits, and fine dining service
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and guest relations skills
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays


General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Previous experience in Italian cuisine, luxury hospitality, or upscale dining environments
  • Proven success building wine club memberships and driving private dining revenue


General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Direct all front- and back-of-house operations to ensure seamless, elevated guest experiences
  • Lead, train, and develop management and hourly teams with a focus on hospitality and accountability
  • Maintain fine dining service standards and handle guest feedback or service recovery
  • Partner with the executive chef and beverage director to uphold food quality, presentation, and wine program excellence
  • Manage P&L, labor, inventory, budgets, and all key operating metrics to achieve financial goals
  • Build relationships with local businesses and drive incremental sales through marketing, private dining, and events


This is an ideal opportunity for a results-driven leader with a passion for Italian cuisine and wine, ready to make an impact in an esteemed dining setting while advancing their career.

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