General Manager, Le Flaneur

About the role

The Restaurant General Manager at Le Flâneur, the signature French brasserie at Recess Hotel & Club, leads the overall success of the restaurant. This position involves overseeing dining operations, developing teams, and driving financial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining outlet, ensuring consistency in service, execution, and alignment with brand standards
• Lead, develop, and inspire outlet leaders and front-of-house teams, creating a culture of accountability and engagement
• Drive operational excellence across all outlets, focusing on service quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction
• Partner with culinary, beverage, and brand teams to deliver cohesive and well-executed dining experiences
• Actively engage with guests and club members, anticipating needs and resolving concerns with professionalism and care
• Establish and maintain high standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, and service
• Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies to achieve revenue and cost targets
• Set clear goals and expectations for outlet performance, tracking progress and holding leaders accountable
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
• Oversee inventory management and implement effective tracking and control processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support programming, events, and overall guest experience
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for leaders and team members

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in food and beverage, preferably within a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment
• Proven ability to lead multiple outlets and deliver strong operational and financial results
• Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing teams and driving engagement
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think critically and act decisively
• High standards for presentation, professionalism, and service execution

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and move banquet equipment as needed
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules based on business demands

Why Recess?

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one
• Take care of yourself with medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members, company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting, up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal
• Experience the brand with complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah, team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana, and complimentary fitness classes
• Grow with Left Lane with referral incentives and guest recognition programs, career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio, and the opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands