Restaurant General Manager (Casual Dining) - Ohio - Cambridge, Ohio

Patrice & Associates is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead day-to-day operations for a high-volume casual dining, full-service restaurant with a bar. The GM will drive sales, achieve EBITDA targets, manage budgets, and build a culture of accountability while recruiting, training, and developing managers and team members. This role owns both FOH and BOH performance, ensures flawless guest service, and upholds all operational, financial, and compliance standards. Salary: $68,000–$72,000 plus bonus and benefits.

• Own results for the restaurant (sales growth, EBITDA, budget adherence) and engage with the local community
• Lead and be accountable for all FOH and HOH/BOH results, including Ecosure standards
• Ensure guest service model is consistently executed by the FOH team
• Communicate company initiatives and tactics to drive sales and profitability
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop managers and team members
• Conduct regular one-on-ones and weekly meetings; provide ongoing feedback and follow-up
• Reinforce team members’ skills and managers’ leadership behaviors
• Identify and implement retention strategies for top talent
• Control receiving and inventory levels; escalate concerns to the Area Coach (AC)
• Set, delegate, and follow up on daily goals and tasks
• Monitor sales to optimize scheduling and staffing; create strategies to meet sales goals
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, wage and hour regulations, and filing responsibilities
• Control funds, bank deposits, and payroll with high accuracy
• Leverage POS, data, and analytics to inform decisions and improve operations
• Drive local marketing initiatives and uphold brand standards

• 3+ years hands-on experience as a General Manager in a casual dining, full-service restaurant with a bar
• Current Restaurant General Manager experience required
• Back-of-house/HOH kitchen management experience
• Proven ability to grow sales and achieve financial targets (EBITDA/budget)
• Strong leadership: team management, coaching, performance evaluation, and accountability
• Expertise in inventory control, cost management, scheduling, and operational workflows
• Guest-first mindset with strong service recovery and quality assurance skills
• Proficiency with POS systems; comfortable using data/AI-driven analytics and technology to improve results
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and team collaboration skills
• Adaptability, sound judgment under pressure, and flexibility in scheduling
• Food safety knowledge (HACCP); ServSafe certified or able to obtain within 90 days
• Understanding of menu, beverage, and current culinary trends
• Experience with local marketing, promotions, and basic social media/branding initiatives
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Ability to work up to 55 hours per week and meet physical demands (standing/walking for long periods; lifting up to 50 lbs; tolerance for temperature changes; frequent use of cleaning/sanitizing solutions; required vision capabilities)
• Commitment to Patrice & Associates’ values: Integrity & Trust, Commitment to Service, Respect for People, and Dedication to Hospitality Excellence
• EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary: $68,000 up to $72,000 plus Bonus / Benefits

With over 175 offices and 350 recruiters in the US and Canada, we have connections that build rewarding careers and grow great brands. Our franchisees and recruiters are here for you without boundary restrictions! Want to move to another state? Want to hire managers throughout North America? We are unique in that our franchisees can work the entire country while offering you one point of contact for all your needs whether you want to hire managers or look for a job in multiple states.

Our clients include nationwide and local restaurants, hotels, retail and grocery chains, assisted living facilities, hospitals, airport concourse outlets, spas, catering and wedding venues, casinos, companies that hire sales and customer service representatives and much more.

Patrice & Associates is the largest and most successful hospitality and retail Executive Search firm in North America and has been in business for more than 25 years. Over these years, we have honed our methods that make us stand apart from our competition.

“To help hospitality industry leaders hire the best talent and help great talent find the best opportunities.”

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer