General Restaurant Manager

Overview

Restaurant in Naples, Florida, is seeking an experienced and passionate General Restaurant Manager to lead our team and oversee daily operations. Combining coastal European cuisine with attentive, personalized hospitality, Sails offers an opportunity for a hands-on leader dedicated to exceptional dining experiences.

The successful candidate will bring strong fine-dining management experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to develop a team while maintaining consistently high standards of service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening, service, and closing procedures
• Lead, coach, and motivate the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Manage recruitment, staff scheduling, training programs, and performance reviews
• Maintain high standards of service, dining room presentation, cleanliness, and professional appearance
• Work closely with the culinary and beverage teams to ensure seamless service
• Lead daily briefings covering menus, specials, allergens, guest preferences, and service priorities
• Build relationships with guests and handle requests, feedback, and complaints professionally
• Monitor sales, labor costs, inventory, and operating expenses to meet financial targets
• Oversee reservations, seating arrangements, private dining, and special events
• Ensure compliance with food safety, responsible alcohol service, and workplace safety requirements
• Report operational performance and improvement opportunities to senior leadership

Skills

• Proven management experience in fine dining, luxury restaurants, or five-star hospitality
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and managing diverse teams
• Excellent knowledge of service etiquette, food, wine, and beverage operations
• Ability to lead busy services with composure, precision, and attention to detail
• Strong commercial understanding of budgeting, labor management, and cost control
• Experience using POS systems, reservation platforms, and scheduling tools
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• A warm, professional approach to guest relations
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Michelin-level or comparable luxury hospitality experience is advantageous

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship support for eligible international candidates, subject to approval
• Flight assistance as agreed within the relocation package
• Relocation guidance to support your move to Naples, Florida
• Access to the company’s health insurance plan, subject to eligibility and employee contributions
• Ongoing professional development in service, wine, and leadership
• Opportunities for career progression based on performance and business needs

This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who leads by example, takes pride in developing people, and combines exceptional guest care with strong operational management.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Naples, Florida — on-site
Salary: 80,000$ to 90000$

To Apply: Submit your resume through Indeed with a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.

Pay: £70,000.00-£90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person