About Wicked Butcher
Wicked Butcher is a premier steakhouse located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, known for exceptional steaks, elevated cuisine, craft cocktails, and a refined dining experience. We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Fort Worth location and continue building a culture centered around hospitality, accountability, and operational excellence.
Position Overview
The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day operations of Wicked Butcher. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced hospitality professional who understands the demands of a high-volume, upscale steakhouse environment.
The ideal candidate is a strong operator and team builder with the ability to drive sales, control costs, develop managers and staff, and consistently deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily restaurant operations and ensure consistent execution of company standards.
- Lead, train, coach, and develop the management and front-of-house teams.
- Maintain a strong presence on the floor and actively engage with guests and staff during service.
- Drive sales and profitability while maintaining exceptional food, beverage, and service standards.
- Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and other controllable operating expenses.
- Monitor restaurant financial performance, including sales, labor, food cost, beverage cost, and overall profitability.
- Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing team members.
- Build a culture of professionalism, hospitality, teamwork, and accountability.
- Handle guest concerns professionally and ensure issues are resolved with urgency.
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and overall restaurant appearance.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH and BOH operations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable health, safety, and alcohol-service regulations.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the overall guest experience.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum 5 years of management experience in a high-volume steakhouse environment.
- Proven experience managing an upscale or fine-dining restaurant operation.
- Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including P&L, labor management, inventory, and cost controls.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a large restaurant team.
- Strong knowledge of elevated service standards and guest recovery.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred:
- Previous General Manager or senior-level management experience in a high-volume steakhouse.
- Strong knowledge of premium steaks, wine, spirits, and fine-dining service.
- Experience building management teams and improving restaurant performance.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $90,000 annually
- Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Growth opportunities within DRG Concepts
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for a career restaurant professional who understands that great hospitality begins with strong leadership. The right candidate will be equally comfortable reviewing financial performance, coaching a manager, working the dining room during a busy dinner service, and personally connecting with guests.
If you have a proven track record leading a high-volume steakhouse and are ready to take ownership of one of Fort Worth's premier dining operations, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
