Restaurant General Manager- Upscale European Cafe Concept

Restaurant General Manager – Upscale European Café Concept

Nashville, TN

Are you a polished hospitality professional who thrives in a high-energy, guest-focused environment? We are seeking an experienced General Manager to join a well-established, upscale European-style café concept known for exceptional service, premium food and beverage offerings, and a distinctive guest experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a restaurant leader who enjoys being on the floor, developing people, building relationships with guests, and maintaining high standards of hospitality.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily Front and Back of House operations while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Coach, train, motivate, and develop team members.
• Create a welcoming environment and ensure every guest receives attentive, professional service.
• Maintain strong floor presence during peak business periods.
• Manage scheduling, labor, staffing levels, and daily operational priorities.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and turn challenges into positive experiences.
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH/BOH communication.
• Uphold company standards for cleanliness, presentation, safety, and operational execution.
• Help build a positive, accountable culture focused on teamwork and hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2 years of restaurant General Manager experience, preferably in an upscale casual, polished casual, café, or full-service environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop hourly team members.
• Excellent guest-service and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable managing high-volume shifts and multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, and restaurant financial controls.
• Food and beverage knowledge; wine, coffee, dessert, or upscale dining experience is a plus.
• Professional appearance and a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the business.

Schedule & Benefits

This is a full-time management position with an expected 50-54 hour work week. The company offers a competitive compensation package along with benefits that may include:

• Competitive base salary, including an impressive 3-year retention bonus.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity, annual bonus potential of $18K-$24K!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Management training and professional development
• Advancement opportunities within a growing restaurant organization
• Employee dining benefits

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate understands that great hospitality is created on the floor—not from an office. You should enjoy interacting with guests, developing your team, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

If you are an experienced restaurant manager looking for a professional organization, a manageable 50-54 hour work week, strong benefits, and an opportunity to continue growing your hospitality career, we would like to hear from you.

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