Description
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen | Lake Nona (Orlando), FL
Tavistock Restaurant Collection
Chroma is a polished-casual, high-volume restaurant in the heart of Lake Nona’s Town Center, known for its energetic bar program, shareable menu, and consistently busy dining room. As one of the flagship concepts in a fast-growing community, Chroma attracts locals, professionals, residents, and visitors looking for a great meal and a great vibe. We’re looking for a General Manager who can lead from the floor, develop talent, and drive strong results while keeping the guest experience at the center of everything.
What You’ll Do- Own the day-to-day operation of a high-volume restaurant, balancing service, hospitality, and business performance
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers and hourly staff with clear expectations and consistent follow-through
- Drive guest experience through active floor leadership, service standards, and hospitality-focused culture
- Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure execution, pacing, and quality are consistently on point
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and succession planning
- Manage labor and cost controls, inventory processes, and weekly/monthly performance targets
- Maintain strong bar and beverage execution, working with the team to elevate the program and guest engagement
- Use data and reporting to identify trends and improve results across sales, labor, COGS, and guest feedback
- Ensure operational excellence: cleanliness, safety, compliance, cash handling, and facility standards
- Represent Chroma and TRC in the Lake Nona community, supporting events and brand presence when needed
Why Chroma + Tavistock Restaurant Collection- A flagship concept in one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida
- Growth opportunities across an expanding national restaurant collection
- Competitive compensation and bonus potential (based on experience and performance)
- Benefits package and company dining perks across the portfolio
- Strong culture with high standards and operators who support operators
Requirements
What We’re Looking For- Proven GM experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant (polished casual or upscale preferred)
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams and set a high bar without ego
- Track record of developing managers and building culture that retains great people
- Solid business acumen: labor planning, cost control, P&L awareness, and performance execution
- Comfort operating in an energetic environment with high expectations and lots of moving parts
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively across operations, culinary, and support teams
- Hands-on, floor-first style with a consistent focus on hospitality and standards
- Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
