General Manager

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

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact over the next two years while gaining exposure to a growing organization with future advancement potential. Strong performance may lead to opportunities at other properties within the portfolio as the company continues to expand.

Known for its elevated dining experience, polished service standards, and strong community presence, the brand is building one of the market's premier hospitality destinations. The General Manager will be instrumental in driving culture, guest experience, team development, and overall business performance.

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