Hire a General ManagerWho Understands P&L
Fixed-Price Executive Search for General Managers.
The Problem
Staff Turnover: High-performing GMs reduce turnover by 30-40%. A GM who can't retain staff costs you $50k-$100k annually in recruitment, training, and lost productivity. The average restaurant loses $5,864 per employee turnover.
P&L Blind Spots: GMs who can't read a P&L statement are making decisions in the dark. Without financial acumen, they're optimizing the wrong metrics and leaving 5-10% margin on the table.
Labor Cost Overruns: Labor is your biggest expense, and GMs who can't manage schedules and overtime are burning through your budget. Poor labor management costs $30k-$60k per year in unnecessary expenses.
Guest Experience Inconsistency: GMs who can't train and maintain service standards create inconsistent guest experiences. This leads to negative reviews, lost repeat business, and declining revenue.
The MenuTalent Standard
How We Vet General Managers:
- P&L Mastery: Can they read, analyze, and optimize a restaurant P&L?
- Staff Retention: Proven track record of reducing turnover and building strong teams
- Labor Management: Experience optimizing schedules and controlling labor costs
- Guest Experience: Track record of maintaining high service standards and guest satisfaction
- Inventory & Cost Control: Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and waste
- Training & Development: Experience developing front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Vendor Management: Skills in negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships
- Crisis Management: Ability to handle operational challenges and maintain standards under pressure
The Market Rate
General Manager (Luxury) - 2026 Salary Range
Based on MenuTalent 2026 Executive Compensation Report
Tier 1 Markets
$120k - $150k
Los Angeles, New York, Miami, San Francisco
Growth Markets
$100k - $130k
Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Nashville