Restaurant General Manager

Philadelphia, United States
Restaurant General Manager
Company
FTK Hospitality - Philadelphia
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job type
Full-time
Salary
80K–100K a year
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Culinary Agents
Job description
— CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH —
General Manager

Elevated Cuisine | Philadelphia Suburbs

An independently owned upscale restaurant concept specializing in elevated cuisine is seeking an experienced General Manager for a pre-opening opportunity in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. This search is confidential — concept and location details will be shared with qualified candidates upon screening.

Concept

Upscale / Fine-Casual Dining

Location

Suburbs of Philadelphia, PA

Volume

$3M+ Annual Revenue

Compensation

Competitive Base + Bonus + Benefits

Availability

Immediate — Qualified Candidates Only
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all daily operations - to deliver a consistently elevated guest experience
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing management and hourly team
• Own full P&L accountability including labor, food cost, and controllable expenses
• Partner with ownership and the culinary team on menu integrity, beverage programming, and service standards
• Great upscale wine &beverage knowledge is a must
• Lead all pre-opening activities: hiring, systems, vendor relationships, and opening execution
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing requirements
Requirements
• Currently a General Manager at an upscale, full-service restaurant with $3M+ in annual revenue — firm requirement
• Must be comfortable working outside the city and have reliable transportation to the suburban Philadelphia area
• Proven P&L management experience with strong financial and operational acumen
• Track record of building and leading teams in a fine-casual or fine-dining environment
• Passion for high end seafood cuisine and hospitality culture; prior experience in an independent concept is a plus
• Strong communicator with the ability to lead diverse teams and create memorable guest experiences

To Be Considered

Submit your resume with a brief note on your current role, revenue volume managed, and interest in this opportunity. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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