General Manager

About 55 Seventy

55 Seventy is a Dallas-based private club built around a singular passion for wine. Our membership is composed of serious collectors, hospitality enthusiasts, and connoisseurs who expect an elevated, personalized experience at every touchpoint.

The club offers full-service upscale dining, a world-class wine program, premium spirits, luxury wine storage, and an extensive monthly calendar of club programming, all united by a commitment to discovery, service, and the culture of wine.

We are seeking an Director of Service / General Dining Manager who brings both deep expertise and genuine hospitality — someone who can lead a high-caliber team of Sommeliers and service professionals, steward an exceptional luxury club experience, and build lasting relationships with a discerning membership.

THE ROLE

Position Details

Compensation: $110,000–$135,000 base + performance-based bonus

Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k) with match, PTO, STO, and travel expenses

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Schedule: Variable; includes evenings and weekends as needed for special events or business demands

Reports To: Executive Director / Executive Chef

Direct Reports: Associate Director of Service, Service Managers, Service Captains, Support Staff, Bar Staff

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide active direction and oversight of the FOH team during AM and PM meal service periods.
• Maintain FOH MOD assignments when away from club service areas and communicate to FOH staff.
• Weekly and daily review, planning, and execution of Club Programming and Private Event BEOs.
• Preparation of daily shift notes and lead an efficient and effective daily pre-shift meeting.
• Maintenance and distribution of up-to-date food and beverage training materials.
• Maintenance and distribution of up-to-date FOH side work sheets.
• Oversees adherence to company standards of service, production, employee productivity, product quality, uniforms and grooming, club cleanliness, and other FOH SOPs.
• Ensures full compliance with TABC Safe Alcohol Service standards and credentials.
• Provides performance-related feedback, coaching, and FOH employee development.
• Delivery and documentation of coaching and progressive disciplinary action for FOH employees.
• Creates, maintains, and audits fully compliant FOH employee files.
• Prepares bi-weekly payroll, weekly FOH financials, and tip share spreadsheets.
• Management and timely distribution of weekly FOH staff schedule.
• Maintains weekly FOH labor spend within budgetary guidelines.
• Oversees service-related SOPs to maintain BTG wine, liquor, and beer COGS within budgetary guidelines.
• Troubleshoots service issues, FOH systems, and other operational problems with General Manager.
• Coordinates recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of new FOH staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

5+ years of progressive hospitality leadership, including 3–5+ years as a General Manager / AGM / Service Manager or equivalent senior role in a fine dining / upscale dining / hotel / private club dining environment. Proven P&L ownership, strong team-building instincts, and a track record of exceptional member or guest experience. Familiarity with wine program management and an appreciation for wine culture are meaningful assets.

Above all, we are looking for servant leader who finds genuine energy in showing up for their team and their members — someone who leads by example, communicates with candor, and never stops working to raise the bar.

Base Salary: $110,000–$135,000 base salary + performance-based bonus

Performance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus at 15% based on program and individual performance

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance — company covers 50%

Retirement: 401(k) with 3% employer match, eligible after 12 months at FT

Paid Time Off: 10 days annually + 5 company holidays + 5 sick days

Travel: Support for additional work-related travel to participate in trade events a representative of 55 Seventy

55 Seventy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the world of wine and the communities we serve.