Restaurant General Manager
Full-Time

The Press Hotel
Portland, ME

A property of: EOS Hospitality
Posted July 22, 2026 by EOS Hospitality

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Description

Key Responsibilities

Operations

  • Oversee all front and back-of-house restaurant operations to ensure seamless service and operational excellence.
  • Maintain exceptional food quality, cleanliness, safety, and brand standards.
  • Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and company health, safety, and liquor regulations.
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to execute menus, promotions, and special events.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant leaders and hourly team members.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
  • Create schedules that balance business needs, labor efficiency, and employee engagement.
  • Lead daily pre-shift meetings and communicate operational priorities effectively.

Financial Management

  • Drive revenue growth while controlling labor and operating costs.
  • Analyze financial reports, including sales, labor, food cost, and profitability metrics.
  • Develop action plans to improve financial performance and operational efficiencies.
  • Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost control.

Guest Experience

  • Create memorable dining experiences by maintaining high hospitality standards.
  • Build relationships with guests and respond proactively to feedback.
  • Promote a service culture focused on exceeding guest expectations.
  • Support marketing initiatives, community partnerships, and restaurant events to increase guest engagement.

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience, with at least 2 years as a General Manager.
  • Proven success leading high-volume restaurant operations.
  • Strong knowledge of food and wine knowledge- sommelier level or WSET credential preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, labor, and financial performance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
  • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • ServSafe and a TIPS/alcohol-service certification preferred
  • POS/ Systems Experience — e.g., Toast, Micros, scheduling and inventory software

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to remain standing for up to 10 hours (100% of shift).
  • Ability to remain in a standing or stationary position for up to 8 hours.
  • Ability to regularly move and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to walk the property and grounds frequently.
  • Ability to lift items overhead.
  • Ability to visibly survey property areas clearly.
  • Ability to move up and down stairs frequently.
  • Ability to remain bent over a sink or table for an extended period of time.
  • Ability to bend and reach frequently and repetitively during a shift.
  • Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
  • Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information effectively, often in a public forum.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Ability to complete satisfactory background check.

No Job Description for a position can possibly include all duties which may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. The objective of all positions is to effectively provide the services personally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager. The items listed above are a summary of the major responsibilities of the position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

We are proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time- and Full-Time employees;

  • Dedicated employee parking lot pass with company contribution for full time employees, fully-funded for salaried managers
  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
  • Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
  • Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
  • Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
  • Flexible and understanding work-life equality
  • Family Matters Program of 10+ weeks fully paid parental leave for new parents
  • 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
  • Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
  • Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
  • Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
  • Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
  • Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
  • Supportive, open workplace culture
  • Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Pay Range: $90,000-$100,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The Press Hotel

The Press Hotel, located on the corner of Exchange and Congress Streets in the Old Port District, features 110 thoughtfully appointed luxury guestrooms, including a Penthouse Suite with rooftop access and 360-degree views of the city; four private function rooms and is home to UNION, its 65-seat restaurant by Head Chef, Christian Bassett. Each guestroom has design inspired by a 1920s writer's office including a vintage-styled journalist desk, playful newsroom references throughout and floor to ceiling marble bathrooms. An iconic front-desk "letterpress art wall" welcomes guests to its front desk and to its Inkwell lobby bar featuring hand crafted cocktails. The hotel also has an Art Gallery featuring local artists works, open to the public, which also includes a two story signature installation piece of vintage typewriters called the SWARM, to depict the chaos of a newsroom.
Address 119 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
Property Type Hotel
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About EOS Hospitality

EOS Hospitality is the hospitality division of EOS Investors, a fully integrated investment firm dedicated to identifying and creating value within the hospitality sector. Our portfolio includes hotels and resorts in Maine, Delaware, Washington, D.C., South Carolina, Florida and California.

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