General Manager – High-Volume Upscale Restaurant

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Full-Time | $90,000–$120,000 + Bonus | Excellent Benefits

An award-winning and well-established restaurant group is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead a recently opened, high-volume upscale dining concept in Virginia Beach. Now one month into operations, this role is ideal for a confident, hands-on leader who thrives in refining systems, developing teams, and elevating the guest experience during the critical early-growth phase of a new restaurant.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a flagship leadership role with a company known for its strong culture, operational excellence, and long-term career advancement.

Why This General Manager Opportunity Stands Out:

• Early-stage leadership role – Take ownership of a newly opened restaurant and help solidify systems, culture, and performance
• High-volume environment – Ideal for GMs with upscale casual or fine dining experience
• Competitive compensation – $90,000–$120,000 base salary plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits – Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and growth opportunities
• Respected hospitality group – Stable, expanding company with strong operational support

What You’ll Do as General Manager:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing front- and back-of-house leadership team
• Refine operational systems following opening to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Uphold brand standards while delivering an exceptional guest experience
• Drive financial performance through labor management, cost control, and P&L oversight
• Foster a culture rooted in hospitality, accountability, and team development
• Partner closely with senior leadership to support continued growth and long-term success

Ideal General Manager Candidate Has:

• 3+ years of experience as a General Manager in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, operations, and guest satisfaction
• Experience stabilizing or scaling operations post-opening is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• A genuine passion for hospitality and developing people

If you’re ready to take the reins of a newly opened restaurant and help shape its long-term success, we’d love to connect.

How to Apply:

Apply directly or email your resume to andrew@haakerecruiting.com.

All inquiries are handled confidentially.