Restaurant General Manager – Full-Service Iconic Brand - Peoria, Illinois

The General Manager is the driving force behind the restaurant’s daily success. You will lead a high-energy team, deliver exceptional hospitality, and uphold the brand’s legendary full-service dining experience. As the operational leader, you ensure excellence in service, quality, safety, and financial performance. This role is perfect for a hands-on operator who thrives in high-volume, guest-focused environments.

• Oversee all daily front- and back-of-house operations

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of 40–70+ employees

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing talent

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and guest-centric work culture

• Uphold brand standards for quality, hospitality, service speed, and cleanliness

• Ensure full compliance with safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations

• Create strong guest loyalty and a memorable dining experience

• Manage full P&L, including forecasting, labor controls, and cost management

• Drive sales through local marketing, events, and community engagement

• Oversee accurate inventory management and food quality standards

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a General Manager in high-volume, full-service casual dining

• Proven success managing $2M–$5M+ annual sales volume

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire diverse teams

• Solid understanding of P&L management, forecasting, cost controls, and operations

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Commitment to delivering superior hospitality and team development

• Salary: $75,000 – $80,000

• Bonus: Monthly bonus potential, up to $24,000 per year

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

• PTO

• 401(k) with company match

• Additional perks and benefits included

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