General Manager, Performance

About Wish You Were Here Group Wish You Were Here Group is a multi-concept hospitality group known for creating design-forward, high-energy restaurants that combine elevated cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and best-in-class service. Our portfolio includes acclaimed concepts such as Èlephante, Little Ruby's Café, Dudley's, and Belles Beach House. We build experience-driven restaurants that operate at a high level while maintaining strong culture, creativity, and operational discipline. Dudley's is seeking an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage General Manager to lead front-of-house operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. This role is ideal for a strong hospitality leader who combines a passion for service with commercial acumen, team development, and a thorough understanding of restaurant operations. Lead all front-of-house operations, ensuring consistently high service standards and memorable guest experiences. Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including managers and front-of-house staff. Partner closely with the Executive Chef and Operations team to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability. Oversee financial performance, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, labor, inventory, and cost controls. Maintain high standards across service, cleanliness, food safety, beverage execution, and regulatory compliance. Manage service across dine-in, catering, takeout, delivery, and events. Develop and implement SOPs to ensure consistency, accountability, and efficient operations. Oversee scheduling, performance management, opening and closing procedures, and day-to-day operational systems.4–5 years of General Manager experience, ideally in a high-volume hospitality operation.~ A strong track record of leading teams and delivering exceptional guest service.~ Proven financial and operational expertise, including P&L statements, budgets, forecasting, COGS, and labor management.~ Experience creating and implementing operational procedures and service standards.~ Proficiency with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational technology. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded hospitality leader who takes pride in developing teams, maintaining high standards, and creating an environment where both guests and employees thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.