General Manager – LeBayou Restaurant

Lead the energy of Bourbon Street. Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead LeBayou, located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. We're looking for a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment and knows how to build strong teams, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and drive consistent operational and financial performance. Our ideal General Manager leads from the floor, develops their people, holds high standards, and brings our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Generosity, and Fun to life every day. Why Join Creole Cuisine? $70,000–$85,000 annual salaryPerformance bonus potentialWeekly payMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off — increases with tenurePaid parkingMonthly cell phone allowanceDining discounts at Creole Cuisine restaurantsLeadership development and ongoing trainingCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesDedicated in-house support teams to help you succeed What You'll Do Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations in a high-volume Bourbon Street environmentLead, coach, develop, and hold front- and back-of-house teams accountableMaintain high standards for hospitality, food quality, service, cleanliness, safety, and restaurant appearanceTake ownership of the guest experience, including guest concerns and service recoveryManage staffing, scheduling, labor, and overall restaurant productivityDrive financial performance through effective management of sales, labor, food costs, operating expenses, and profitabilityBuild, develop, and retain a high-performing team of restaurant leaders and hourly team members.Ensure consistent execution of company policies, procedures, and operational standardsBuild a strong leadership team and create a positive, accountable, and team-focused cultureLead from the floor and remain actively engaged with team members and guests during peak business periods What We're Looking For General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environmentProven experience leading both front- and back-of-house operationsStrong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, costs, and profitabilityProven ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain strong teamsStrong operational instincts and the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environmentA genuine passion for hospitality, guest experience, and team developmentStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsAbility to maintain high standards and accountability while building a positive team cultureAbility to remain composed and lead effectively during high-volume serviceFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs Grow With Creole Cuisine Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is one of the largest family-owned hospitality groups in the New Orleans area, with a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts and opportunities to grow your career. We're looking for a hospitality leader who wants more than their next General Manager job. If you're ready to lead a high-volume restaurant, build a strong team, drive results, and continue growing your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today and grow with Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts! Learn more about Creole Cuisine: creolecuisine.com Company Introduction Creole Cuisine’s family of New Orleans restaurants, located throughout the French Quarter and beyond, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy one of the most historical, unique locales in the United States. Immerse yourself in our culture while enjoying rich, local flavors in a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes.