General Manager, State Grill and Bar

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The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group, State Grill and Bar is seeking an experienced and highly visible General Manager with exceptional knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong floor presence, direct client management, and oversight of a large-scale catering and events operation. As the primary client contact, you'll build strong partnerships, ensure operational excellence, and consistently exceed expectations.

The ideal candidate brings proven experience leading high-volume restaurant and catering operations, with expertise in budgeting, labor management, operating expenses, and P&L accountability. You'll inspire and develop a talented team while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality, service, and execution.

Apply today to a dynamic operation where exceptional food, memorable experiences, and strong client relationships drive success!

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $94,100 - $127,000 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at http[local path removed]

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match 

Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

Manage day-to-day restaurant operations with a strong focus on guest satisfaction

Review financial and performance data to measure productivity, goal achievement, and to identify cost reduction and program improvement opportunities

Oversee workforce planning, training, sales tracking, labor tracking, petty cash, deposits, inventories, ordering, accounts payable and receivables, and P&L accounting

Establish standard operating procedures for supervising all front-of-house team members 

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on standard operating procedures in the front and back of the house to ensure food and menu specifications, food handling and food safety requirements, receiving, and storage procedures

More about you

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a General Manager with similar volume, capacity, and standard of service

Servsafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) certifications preferred but not mandatory

Experience working with and an understanding of P&L's; able to monitor budgets and manage service and labor costs

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, point-of-sale systems, online or digital reservation systems

No degree required

Shift details

Days

Evenings

Holidays

Weekends

Events

Who we are

Patina Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Patina Group was recently named one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation's Restaurant News.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

$ 94100 per year