General Manager

The General Manager combines leadership and industry expertise to develop future Next Door by Wegmans leaders while overseeing restaurant operations. This hands-on role requires strong communication, a positive and results-driven mindset, and a focus on financial performance to deliver an exceptional guest experience, foster employee growth, and sustain a strong restaurant culture.

What You'll Do

• Manage employee performance development by providing training, resources, feedback and growth opportunities
• Interview and select talented, knowledgeable team members
• Foster a safe, inclusive workplace built on communication and accountability
• Lead the team in delivering exceptional hospitality, ensuring guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for throughout their visit
• Ensure operational excellence through proper staffing, high culinary standards, and exceptional guest service
• Address guest feedback and concerns to build loyalty and repeat visits
• Oversee private dining and event operations, partnering with guests, vendors, and restaurant teams to ensure seamless planning and execution
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and maintain reliable reporting to drive operational and financial success

Requirements

• Experience as a General Manager in a high-volume fine dining and/or upscale restaurant or hotel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Genuine interest in and understanding of food, beverage, and hospitality offerings
• Proven leadership experience overseeing P&L performance, hiring and developing teams, and private event execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a fine-dining or upscale restaurant in a resort or hotel setting
• Experience working with a POS/Product Management System
• Effectively deal with all levels of people

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

• Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.