General Manager

Posted 1 week ago

General Manager – Upscale Steakhouse

Location: Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
Salary: $100,000–$150,000 per year

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to lead a new, upscale steakhouse opening in downtown Phoenix. This distinctive dining concept will combine Argentine-inspired cuisine, premium steaks, live-fire cooking, and exceptional hospitality to create a memorable guest experience.

We are seeking a hands-on, commercially minded hospitality leader who can build a high-performing team, establish outstanding service standards, and drive the restaurant’s success from opening and beyond.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional food, beverage, and guest service standards.

  • Lead, recruit, train, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.

  • Work closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen, bar, and dining room.

  • Drive revenue, profitability, and overall business performance through effective financial management.

  • Manage labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and operational expenses.

  • Establish and maintain service standards, operating procedures, and a strong culture of accountability.

  • Deliver a premium guest experience, building relationships with regular clientele and resolving guest concerns professionally.

  • Oversee scheduling, staff development, compliance, health and safety, and day-to-day business administration.

  • Play a key role in the restaurant’s opening, helping establish its culture, reputation, and long-term operational success.

The Ideal Candidate
  • Proven experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader within upscale dining, fine dining, or a premium steakhouse environment.

  • Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, ideally including high-end steakhouse service and premium beverage programs.

  • Demonstrated success leading large teams in a high-volume restaurant environment.

  • Commercially astute, with experience managing P&Ls, labor, inventory, and cost controls.

  • A natural hospitality leader who leads from the floor and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

  • Experience supporting new restaurant openings is highly desirable.

  • Excellent communication, organization, and team development skills.

  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious restaurant leader to make their mark on a new dining concept and play a pivotal role in building a successful restaurant from the ground up.

If you are passionate about exceptional hospitality, premium dining, and leading outstanding teams, we would love to hear from you.