Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

A high-volume, Michelin-listed fine dining Italian concept generating $3M in annual revenue in Downtown, Boulder, CO 80302 is seeking a hands-on, polished General Manager to direct daily operations. Operating exclusively for dinner service, this 110-seat restaurant featuring 20 bar seats serves scratch-made pasta, an extensive Italian wine selection, and late-night live music/DJ programming (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM) catering to an upscale clientele. The General Manager will oversee a 40-person team, collaborate with a 31-year-old Executive Chef, and report directly to independent owner-operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-touch floor management during dinner-only service, managing guest flow for nightly covers ranging from 80 to 200+.
• Direct, schedule, and mentor a 40-person front-of-house staff while maintaining a high-standard workplace culture.
• Manage administrative workflows, labor control, and operational reporting using Toast POS and Restaurant365.
• Oversee late-night lounge transitions featuring live music and DJ sets from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef and independent owners to align front-of-house operations with culinary and brand standards.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Prior General Manager experience in upscale fine dining or Michelin-listed restaurant environments.
• Deep product knowledge of regional Italian cuisine, homemade pasta, and Italian wine pairings.
• Working proficiency with Toast POS and Restaurant365 (R365) software platforms.
• Proven background managing operations for concepts with $3M+ in annual revenue.
• Demonstrated capability in leading operations within an independent, owner-operated structure.

Mandatory Non-Negotiables

• Hands-on leadership experience within upscale or fine-dining Italian restaurant concepts.
• Technical proficiency in Toast POS and Restaurant365 (R365).
• Availability to work dinner service, late nights (including 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM shift coverage), and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 per year
• Working Hours: Full-time, dinner-only schedule
• Included Perks & Benefits:
• • Relocation assistance for qualified out-of-area candidates
  • Future equity/ownership growth potential

\nCompany Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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