LEFT LANE

Restaurant General Manager

LEFT LANE  •  Savannah, GA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a Restaurant General Manager This role is instrumental in shaping the guest experience, driving operational performance, and building a strong, service-driven culture across each venue.

The Restaurant GM is a culture leader who fosters accountability, collaboration, and consistency, while elevating both the guest and team member experience. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is highly visible—leading from the floor while maintaining a strong grasp on financial performance and strategic direction.

What you'll do

  • Oversee dining outlet, ensuring consistency in service, execution, and alignment with brand standards
  • Lead, develop, and inspire outlet leaders and front-of-house teams, creating a culture of accountability and engagement
  • Drive operational excellence across all outlets, with a focus on service quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction
  • Partner with culinary, beverage, and brand teams to deliver cohesive and well-executed dining experiences
  • Actively engage with guests and club members, anticipating needs and resolving concerns with professionalism and care
  • Establish and maintain high standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, and service
  • Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies to achieve revenue and cost targets
  • Set clear goals and expectations for outlet performance, tracking progress and holding leaders accountable
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
  • Oversee inventory management and implement effective tracking and control processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support programming, events, and overall guest experience
  • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for leaders and team members

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage, preferably within a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment
  • Proven ability to lead multiple outlets and deliver strong operational and financial results
  • Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing teams and driving engagement
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think critically and act decisively
  • High standards for presentation, professionalism, and service execution
LEFT LANE

About LEFT LANE

LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate development, brand and design firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of historic iconic properties. With a commitment to community engagement through placemaking, LEFT LANE creates transformational moments of exceptional rarity through compelling design, dynamic guest experiences and warm, anticipatory service.

The LEFT LANE portfolio includes the February 2024 debut of Hotel Bardo Savannah, named one of the best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler, and the forthcoming debut of its lifestyle brand, Recess Hotel & Club—with a flagship also set to open in Savannah in 2026.

The firm plans to acquire, convert or develop $1.5B in projects over the next 5 years in high-growth U.S. markets such as Savannah GA, Memphis TN, Pittsburgh PA, Providence RI, and Phoenix AZ.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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