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Left Bank Brasserie - Santana Row - Now Hiring: General Manager
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We are searching for a dynamic General Manager to lead one of the Bay Area’s premier fine-dining restaurants, Left Bank Brasserie. The ideal candidate is a positive, forward-thinking problem solver, a community champion, and a passionate food and wine enthusiast who energizes teams, delivers memorable guest experiences, and leads with intelligence, care, and a commitment to excellence. What You’ll Do: Lead the Team: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing staff committed to excellence and hospitality. Deliver Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensuring precision in service, food quality, financial performance, and compliance. Drive Sales and Profit: Actively promote the restaurant, engage with the local community, and drive top-line revenue while managing costs. Champion the Guest Experience: Elevate every touchpoint by fostering a culture of service, quality, and continuous improvement. Foster Community Connections: Serve as a brand champion, forging partnerships, participating in local events, and positioning the restaurant at the heart of the community. Promote Culinary and Beverage Excellence: Partner with the culinary and beverage teams to maintain the highest standards and showcase an outstanding food and wine program. Solve Problems Proactively: Identify challenges early, implement practical solutions, and maintain a calm, productive work environment. What You Bring: 5+ years of leadership experience in high-end, high-volume restaurants. Track record of building strong teams, improving performance, and achieving sales and operational goals. True passion for food, wine, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences. High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and a positive, hands-on leadership style. Brings a strong ownership mentality with a focus on driving key performance metrics, achieving financial targets, and continuously improving operations. Commitment to being an active presence on the floor and a recognizable leader within the local community. Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required. Role Expectations: Full-time leadership role, requiring flexibility across evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Majority of time spent in-restaurant, leading by example and engaging with guests and team members. Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds) and ability to navigate a fast-paced, active restaurant environment. Compensation & Opportunity: This is a full-time, exempt leadership role offering a competitive base salary range of $110,000 - $130,000, performance-based bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Beyond compensation, this is a rare opportunity to lead a celebrated restaurant, leave your mark on a high-end hospitality brand, and become a valued part of the local community. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the process - not just the outcome. They find energy in the details, bring structure to complexity, and see iteration as the path to excellence.
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