Restaurant General Manager

Who We Are:
At McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality (MML), our mission is to create some of the world’s most memorable hospitality experiences—where food, design, service, and storytelling come together seamlessly. Led by Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert, MML is known for its refined, character-driven approach to hospitality, rooted in creativity, quality, and a deep sense of place.

As we continue to grow, we're entering an exciting new chapter. We've welcomed James Beard Award-winning chef April Bloomfield to our culinary leadership team and are bringing new energy to iconic and emerging destinations alike—with projects like the historic Driskill Hotel, Sixth & Blanco, Clark’s Malibu, and more on the horizon.

At MML, we’re not just building restaurants or hotels—we’re crafting spaces that leave a lasting impression.

We’re currently hiring for roles across Texas, California, Colorado, and Louisiana.

What's New:

We’re thrilled to bring our signature style of hospitality to Menlo Park with the opening of three new concepts:

• Clark’s Oyster Bar – Iconic coastal fare, the freshest oysters, and perfect martinis.
• Neighborhood Sushi – A neighborhood favorite known for its laid-back atmosphere and craveable dishes
• Swedish Hill – Your new go-to for morning coffee, fresh pastries, and all-day bakery classics.

What We are Looking For :

General Managers at MML are responsible for the overall success of our restaurants—overseeing guest satisfaction, team development, financial performance, and brand integrity. The ideal candidate is a hospitality-driven leader with a deep understanding of fine dining culture, strong business acumen, and an unwavering commitment to creating unforgettable guest experiences.

What MML Hospitality Offers :

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• Paid Time Off
• MML Property Discounts (Hotel, Restaurant, Retail)
• Beverage Education Reimbursement
• Advancement and Promotion Opportunities
• Community Service Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Parental Leave

What You’ll Do :

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring excellent service, team performance, and guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train, and lead staff while fostering a positive, growth-oriented work environment.
• Maintain high standards in food, service, and hospitality through hands-on supervision and mentoring.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability.
• Support marketing efforts, programming, and guest engagement strategies to drive traffic and retention.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth front and back-of-house coordination.
• Uphold health, safety, and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Build strong community relationships and a loyal base of regular guests.

What You’ll Bring :

• Love for Hospitality: A deep enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and a commitment to delivering extraordinary service.
• Exceptional Communication: Whether with guests, team members, or senior leadership, you’re skilled at keeping everyone in sync.
• Inspiring Leadership: You know how to motivate, mentor, and cultivate high-performing teams.
• Financial Savvy: A solid understanding of budgets, cost control, and financial statements.
• Language Proficiency: English fluency required; Spanish fluency is a plus!
• Experience: At least three years of progressive management experience in the California restaurant industry, with a preference for boutique or upscale dining establishments.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Functions: Must meet the physical demands to perform critical job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
• Communication: Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Manual Dexterity: Use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Mobility: Often required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Environmental Exposure: Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold in a kitchen environment.
• Lifting: Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Noise level is usually moderate.

If an offer is accepted for this position, you must undergo a comprehensive background check. This process may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, and other relevant information.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the background check process as a condition of employment. MML Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis. We intend for all qualified applicants to be given equal opportunity and for selection decisions to be based on job-related factors.