General Manager

About this position

Required Years of Experience: 5+ years of restaurant management, including 2+ years as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in fine or casual fine dining

Job Details

Seeking a passionate leader to guide our award-winning team! Bludorn, a Michelin Recommended restaurant, owned and operated by James Beard nominated Chef Aaron Bludorn, is seeking a talented, motivated General Manager with deep experience in casual fine dining. Bludorn is committed to superior quality and excellence in service, fueled by a keen attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

The General Manager leads every aspect of the restaurant's front-of-house operation, partnering closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Bludorn Hospitality Group leadership. They set the standard for hospitality, build and develop a high-performing team, and own the restaurant's financial results. If this individual is you, please apply. Bludorn is located at 807 Taft Street, Houston, TX (Montrose).

Responsibilities

• Hospitality: Set and uphold Bludorn's service standards from greeting to farewell, spending service on the floor and building relationships with regulars and VIP guests.
• Team leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and develop the management team, captains, servers, bartenders, and support staff; promote from within wherever possible.
• Financial performance: Own the P&L, including sales, labor, cost of goods, and controllable expenses; build budgets and forecasts with ownership.
• Beverage program: Partner with the beverage team on wine and cocktail programs, inventory, and pricing.
• Kitchen partnership: Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on menu rollouts, staff education, and a seamless flow between kitchen and dining room.
• Operations and compliance: Manage scheduling, reservations strategy, private dining, maintenance, and health, safety, TABC, and labor-law compliance.
• Culture and community: Lead daily line-ups and family meal, foster a respectful and motivated team, and represent Bludorn in the community, including partnerships such as Southern Smoke Foundation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management, with 2+ years as a GM or AGM in fine or casual fine dining
• Proven record of hitting sales and cost targets and managing a full P&L
• Strong wine and spirits knowledge; sommelier certification a plus
• Experience hiring, coaching, and retaining hospitality teams
• Comfort with reservation, POS, and scheduling systems (such as Resy, Toast, and 7shifts)
• TABC and Food Manager certifications, or the ability to obtain them
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: Salary plus a performance-based bonus program
• Leadership development: Work directly with Chef Aaron Bludorn and group leadership, with a voice in shaping service, beverage, and hospitality across the concept
• Opportunity for growth: We love seeing our colleagues succeed and work hard to promote from within, including across Bludorn Hospitality Group's growing portfolio
• Company-sponsored insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability available at low rates for you and your family
• 401(k): Plan your future with our retirement program
• Daily family meal: Available to all staff before every service
• Continuous learning: Regular in-house trainings on wine, service, cocktails, and more
• Paid vacation: Begin accruing time on your first day
• Dining discount: Dine across all Bludorn Hospitality Group concepts at an employee rate
• Above and beyond: We work closely with Southern Smoke Foundation (among other groups), with opportunities to get involved in the community outside the restaurant

About

At the flagship location of Bludorn Hospitality Group, Chef Aaron Bludorn roots himself in the Gulf, serving New American, French-inspired fare with passion and integrity. The menus feature seasonally rotating dishes, global wines, and handcrafted cocktails served in this neighborhood landmark. Bludorn is one of Bludorn Hospitality Group's Houston-area concepts, alongside Navy Blue, Bar Bludorn Memorial, and Bar Bludorn Woodlands.

Since opening his restaurants in Houston, Aaron has been honored as Eater Houston's 'Chef of the Year' (2021) and recognized as a James Beard Award Best Chef: Texas semifinalist (2022). In 2024, Bludorn was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality and included in Robb Report's list of 10 Rising Power Players in American Fine Dining. Perseid, Bludorn's latest venture, is located at Hotel Saint Augustine, which earned spots on Travel + Leisure's It List and Esquire's Best New Hotels list in 2025.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary + Bonus

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, 401(k), Performance Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Family Meal

Location and commute

Houston, TX .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3269323085.