Job Description

General Manager — Clark’s Oyster Bar | Menlo Park, CA

Clark’s Oyster Bar, part of MML Hospitality, is seeking an experienced and hospitality-driven General Manager to lead our Menlo Park, California location.

Known for exceptional oysters, martinis, lobster rolls, champagne, and warm, polished service, Clark’s has become a neighborhood destination for both locals and visitors alike. Located in the heart of Menlo Park, the restaurant features approximately 100 seats, including a private dining room, and delivers an energetic, upscale dining experience rooted in genuine hospitality.

We are looking for a strong operator and team leader who can step into an established restaurant, continue building team culture, drive financial performance, and uphold the hospitality standards that define the Clark’s brand.

About the Role

As General Manager, you will oversee all front-of-house operations and partner closely with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure exceptional execution across every aspect of the guest experience.

This role is responsible for leading daily operations, developing managers and hourly team members, maintaining service standards, and driving operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments, leads with accountability and presence, and understands how to balance elevated service with efficient operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop front-of-house managers and hourly team members
• Foster a culture centered on hospitality, professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
• Maintain and elevate service standards while ensuring an exceptional guest experience
• Partner with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure smooth and consistent operations
• Manage scheduling, labor controls, inventory, and operating costs
• Oversee P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Support private dining operations and community engagement initiatives
• Act as a leader and ambassador for the Clark’s and MML Hospitality brands

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of progressive restaurant management experience in California
• Experience in upscale, boutique, or high-volume hospitality environments preferred
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Solid understanding of restaurant financials, labor management, and cost controls
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-focused environment
• English fluency required; Spanish fluency is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $105,000–$120,000
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• MML Hospitality dining, hotel, and retail discounts
• Beverage education reimbursement
• Advancement and long-term growth opportunities within MML Hospitality

Schedule & Requirements

• Full-time position with flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand and move throughout service and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, fast-paced restaurant environment

Join the Team

If you are passionate about hospitality, motivated by leadership, and excited to contribute to one of Menlo Park’s premier dining destinations, we’d love to hear from you.

If an offer is accepted, candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check, which may include employment verification, education verification, and criminal history review.

MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on job-related qualifications, merit, and business needs.