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General Manager (Upscale High-Volume Restaurant)

Miami, FL

Competitive Base Salary | Performance Bonus | Full Benefits | Confidential Search

This is a high-profile, high-volume concept where the energy is intentional, the standards are uncompromising, and the leadership bar is set accordingly. We're looking for a General Manager who knows how to hold a room operationally, culturally, and financially, and who takes pride in building something that runs well because of the people they develop.

If you've led complex, fast-moving operations and you're looking for a seat at the table where your decisions actually matter, this is worth your attention.

Responsibilities:

• Full operational oversight of front of house, back of house, and everything in between
• P&L management across an $8M+ revenue operation
• Hiring, developing, and retaining a management team that executes at a high level
• Guest experience standards that reflect the brand's reputation without exception
• Labor, inventory, and cost controls that protect margin without sacrificing quality
• A culture built on accountability, pride, and professional growth

Requirements:

• 5+ years as a GM in upscale, high-volume dining
• Nightlife fluency: late-night operations, high-energy service, and the guest profile that comes with it
• Hands-on P&L ownership
• Labor scheduling and deployment across a large hourly and management team
• Food and beverage cost controls: you've managed vendors, negotiated contracts, run tight inventory systems, and held your kitchen accountable to margins
• Revenue-driving experience: covers, table turns, upsell culture, private dining, and event execution at volume
• Opening and closing accountability
• Health, safety, and sanitation compliance
• POS fluency and reporting: you use your data, not just your gut
• Conflict resolution at the guest and team level
• Hiring, onboarding, and developing hourly and management staff in a high-turnover environment
• Experience working alongside or managing a culinary team

Recruited exclusively by Gecko Hospitality — Florida's hospitality leadership search firm.

This Position Requires Management Experience In Restaurants To Be Considered

The Torchys legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide.

What We Need

As an Assistant Managing Partner, you will play a key role in leading Back of the House (BOH) operations and ensuring a consistently exceptional guest experience. This includes high standards of food quality, safety, cleanliness, hospitality, and community engagement, while maintaining alignment with our Torchys mission and values. You are a results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in developing team members to achieve excellence.

What You'll Do

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• Kitchen Operations: You will manage all BOH operations, including food preparation, inventory, and equipment maintenance, ensuring a safe and impressively clean kitchen environment.
  
• Food Quality: You will ensure that all menu items meet our high standards, with a commitment to scratch-made food and attention to detail.
  
• Guest Experience: You will champion hospitality by ensuring guest needs are consistently met and expectations are exceeded, creating a welcoming and memorable experience.
  
• Local Store Marketing: You will support and execute local store marketing initiatives to build community connections and drive guest traffic.
  
• Team Management: You will hire, train, and schedule team members to maintain proper staffing levels and meet operational needs across both BOH and FOH.
  
• People Development: You will mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth and accountability while identifying and cultivating future leaders.
  
• Financial Accountability: You will manage food costs, labor, and overall operational efficiency through effective planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
  
• Recipe Adherence: You will ensure that all recipes are followed precisely, with correct portioning, prep weights, and production tracking.
  
• Compliance Management: You will ensure adherence to all health, safety, and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of accountability.
  
• Shift Excellence: You will lead shifts with a focus on food quality, speed, hospitality, and safety, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.
  
• Continuous Improvement: You will evaluate Mystery Shop and Damn Good Restaurant Assessment results, implementing action plans for improved guest experience and operations.
  
• Training & Development: You will work with team members to ensure they are properly trained, certified, and consistently developing their skills.
  
• Flexibility: You will perform other duties as assigned.
  

How You'll Do It

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• Leadership: You inspire and motivate others by modeling Torchys values and leading by example in all aspects of your work.
  
• Adaptability: You remain flexible and effective in managing changing priorities and unforeseen challenges, maintaining composure under pressure.
  
• Communication: You foster open, honest, and productive communication with team members at all levels, ensuring clarity and alignment.
  
• Problem-Solving: You approach problems with resourcefulness and creativity, finding practical solutions that drive results.
  
• Collaboration: You work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals, building trust and strong partnerships across teams.
  

What You Need

Minimum Qualifications

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• 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a fast-paced environment, including both kitchen and guest-facing operations.
  
• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams while maintaining high operational and hospitality standards.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and restaurant operations best practices.
  
• Required state alcohol-server and Manager ServSafe certifications.
  
• Proficiency in managing budgets, schedules, and inventory.
  
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds and to stand or walk for extended periods.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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• Bilingual English/Spanish, a plus.
  

Lets TACO bout why it pays to be a Torchys Team Member:

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• Pay range based on candidate experience
  
• Quarterly based Bonus eligibility
  
• Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision plus 401(k)
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse
  
• Incredible growth opportunities. This is more than just a jobit's a Damn Good career!
  

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Next Level Brands is currently hiring a RESTAURANT MANAGER to join our team at Forbici Modern Italian in St. Petersburg, FL.

Rooted in a culture of genuine hospitality, Forbici elevates traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist, featuring house-made pastas, pizzas, and expertly crafted cocktails. Our commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients and exceptional service has positioned Forbici as a leader in upscale casual dining.

Opening in early 2026, Forbici St. Pete will bring the vibrant energy of our flagship Hyde Park location to the newly renovated Sundial. This prime destination offers high visibility, a steady mix of locals and tourists, and a thriving dining scene eager for elevated yet approachable experiences. Featuring a spacious bar, lively dining room, outdoor patio, and private dining space, the new Forbici promises a setting where great food, great people, and great leadership come together.

If you’re a passionate, experienced leader ready to help shape the next chapter of Forbici’s growth, we’d love to meet you.

Job Summary

The Restaurant Manager supports restaurant operational objections and provides leadership support to the General Manager. The manager is responsible to ensuring seamless operations and great experiences, from our team to our food, to our guests. Day-to-day responsibilities including proper food handling, responsible alcohol service standards and ensuring cleanliness, as well as interacting with guests, problem-solving, and coaching Team Members. This position will oversee the bar area.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience in a management position at a full-service upscale restaurant.
• Experience as a bar manager in a high volume, upscale restaurant.
• Strong communication skills. Written and verbal (1:1 and in a group setting).
• Able to understand, speak and follow written and verbal instruction in English
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and leadership in complex employee relations matters.
• The ability to stay positive and calm under pressure.
• A strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow.
• A professional understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails.
• Strong computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, events/catering software, timekeeping/scheduling systems and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Must be able to obtain food safety and responsible alcohol service certifications
• Flexible and dependable to work full-time day or night shifts, weekends and holidays, up to 50 a week.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to balance and carry trays, multiple plates, glass racks and or/glasses
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull approximately 25lbs.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours during a single shift, while possibly navigating ramps, stairs, and elevators.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick days
• Paid time off
• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days
• Flexible Schedule
• Growth Potential
• Complimentary Shift Meals
• Dining Discount Programs

Next Level Brands is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Our franchise organization, Searcy, Inc. dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are the foundation of our very successful company. We hire managers with the talent, integrity, and passion to promote our Caring Culture. We provide an environment that supports and empowers our people not only to exceed our guests' expectations, but also to achieve their professional and personal goals.

Talent, Focus, Commitment, Passion - These are just a few of the traits our most accomplished managers have in common. At Golden Corral, your ability to succeed is limited only by your energy and drive. Unequalled opportunity at the best chain restaurant company in the country!

In this role as Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for food production and operating the Back-of-the-House using Golden Corral products, recipes, procedures and company systems to ensure that the standards for quality food, recipes, and cleanliness are achieved for our guests. As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant's overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General Manager and Hospitality Manager.

Requirements:

• Strong, stable work history along with management experience in a high-volume, casual dining or family-style restaurant.
• Education and training normally associated with college coursework in business or hospitality.
• Successful completion Golden Corral's comprehensive management training program.
• Position requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Thank you for your interest in Golden Corral. Our commitment to valuing diversity helps create an environment where everyone can be successful. Upon completion of your online application, you may be directed to complete an additional online questionnaire that is specific to the position in which you are applying.

The job opening listed on this page has been posted by an independent franchisee of Golden Corral Corporation. Golden Corral Corporation does not hire or employ any individuals at this franchise location. The franchisee will make all decisions with respect to applications for the position listed on this page. All questions concerning this job opportunity should be directed to the franchisee.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.