General Manager

Our client, a fast-growing, upscale hospitality group seeking a General Manager to lead operations for a high-profile restaurant and event-driven concept in Somerset, KY.

This is an opportunity to join a growing brand known for its elevated dining experience, polished service standards, and strong community presence. The General Manager will play a critical role in driving culture, guest experience, team development, and overall business performance while helping establish the concept as a premier dining and events destination in the market.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all front-of-house and daily restaurant operations with a strong floor presence

• Drive an exceptional guest experience while maintaining elevated hospitality standards

• Build, train, and develop high-performing management and hourly teams

• Oversee financial performance including:

  • P&L management

  • Labor controls

  • Cost management

  • Revenue growth initiatives

• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure consistency in food quality and service execution

• Help drive private dining, catering, and local community engagement initiatives

• Maintain operational excellence across service, cleanliness, safety, and team accountability

• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance management

• Foster a positive, hospitality-driven culture aligned with the brand vision

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality management

• Prior experience as a General Manager, AGM, or senior operations leader preferred

• Background in upscale dining, chef-driven concepts, lifestyle hospitality, or high-volume service environments

• Strong understanding of:

  • Guest experience

  • Team development

  • Financial management

  • Operational execution

• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the floor

• Experience with private events, beverage-driven environments, or community-driven concepts is a plus

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead a growing, high-profile hospitality concept

• Strong ownership and operational influence

• Collaborative and guest-focused culture

• Growth potential within an expanding restaurant group

• Ability to make a significant impact in a developing market