General Manager - Boca - Quick Hire!

Boca Restaurant Group is a renowned restaurant organization that operates four distinct dining concepts: Boca, Sotto, Nada, and Domo. With locations spread across Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland, Boca Restaurant Group stands out as a dynamic and growing hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. The group is driven by a philosophy they call BPA, which stands for Blowing People Away. This ethos is deeply ingrained in their culture, emphasizing exceptional food quality, detailed and personalized service, and unwavering hospitality. At the core of Boca Restaurant Group’s mission is creating a workplace environment that supports employee growth, nurtures family values, and cultivates leadership aligned with strong core values including generosity, humility, joy, integrity, hard work, continuous learning, and an authentic spirit of hospitality. Among the group’s highlighted brands, Boca restaurant exemplifies a superior culinary culture in Cincinnati, offering a blend of Italian and French flavors, prepared with meticulous French precision and technique. Recognized as one of the top French restaurants in the United States by respected platforms such as Travel and Leisure Magazine and Open Table, Boca provides a unique and refined dining experience that appeals to both local and visiting patrons. The available General Manager role presents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to drive the company culture and operational excellence within Boca. The General Manager is responsible for partnering with the Director of Operations and Human Resources to uphold the company’s policies, foster a culture of passion and accountability, and provide consistent, transparent feedback. Leadership at Boca involves hands-on management of restaurant facilities, including scheduling maintenance and vendor services to ensure optimal operation. The role demands strict adherence to federal, state, and local labor, liquor, and food safety laws, ensuring all operational standards meet or exceed regulatory requirements. A key aspect of this position is the development and motivation of the management team through regular one-on-one meetings, weekly management meetings, and annual performance reviews. The General Manager must also manage scheduling to meet budgetary goals, oversee purchasing and inventory to maintain proper stock levels and timely invoice processing, and analyze financial reports such as profit and loss statements to implement strategies that control costs and drive sales growth. Recruitment and staffing management are critical to maintaining a positive work culture and ensuring all positions are adequately filled with qualified candidates. This leadership role requires a strong presence on the floor, interacting with guests to tailor their BPA experiences, quickly address feedback or concerns, and oversee all financial aspects including inventory, payroll, tip distribution, and cash handling reconciliation. The position calls for a visionary leader who can inspire the team to embody Boca Restaurant Group’s core values, champion training and coaching programs, and consistently deliver an extraordinary dining experience that lives up to the brand’s esteemed reputation. Bringing together operational expertise, financial acumen, and a passion for hospitality, the General Manager role at Boca Restaurant Group offers an rewarding career path with competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to an industry-leading restaurant group.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience
• At least 2 years in a General Manager role at a full-service restaurant
• Servsafe certification or equivalent required
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proficiency in schedule writing, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Commitment to company values and hospitality excellence