General Manager

General Manager

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-level restaurant and entertainment venue in Nashville. This is a hands-on leadership role for an accomplished operator who can balance exceptional hospitality, financial performance, team development, and the demands of a fast-paced food, beverage, and entertainment environment.

The ideal candidate is a highly visible, adaptable leader who develops strong teams, maintains high standards, and remains composed and decisive during peak-volume operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant and bar operations with a strong presence during peak business periods.
• Drive service excellence, guest satisfaction, and consistent operating standards.
• Recruit, train, develop, and hold managers and team members accountable for performance.
• Manage the P&L, including sales, labor, food and beverage costs, operating expenses, budgets, forecasting, and profitability.
• Analyze operating results and implement changes that improve performance.
• Maintain high standards across food, beverage, service, cleanliness, atmosphere, and facility presentation.
• Oversee inventory controls, purchasing, vendor relationships, and cost-management practices.
• Partner effectively with culinary, events, entertainment, nightlife, security, and other venue leaders.
• Support private events, live entertainment, promotions, and other revenue-generating activity.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, workplace safety, and applicable regulations.
• Build an accountable, high-performing culture and develop leadership talent for continued growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of high-volume restaurant and hospitality experience.
• Proven General Manager-level leadership in a significant restaurant operation.
• Recent experience leading a restaurant generating at least $5M in annual sales.
• Strong food, beverage, and bar operational experience.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial acumen.
• Proven success developing managers and building high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure operating environment.
• Strong communication, judgment, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Adaptable, collaborative leadership style with the ability to navigate changing business needs.
• Experience with high-volume bars, live entertainment, nightlife, private events, or other complex hospitality environments strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Food safety and responsible alcohol-service certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee dining benefits
• Long-term growth opportunities