General Manager
@ Goodwin RecruitingGeneral Manager
About the job
A high-volume upscale restaurant in Downtown Atlanta seeks a dynamic General Manager to lead operations, develop staff, enhance guest experience, and drive revenue and profitability in a vibrant hospitality setting.
Requirements
- 5+ years restaurant leadership
- 3-5+ years as GM
- High-volume upscale experience
- Strong P&L management
- Private dining and events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Hospitality or Business
- ServSafe Certification
- Creative and forward-thinking
- Ability to manage fluctuating volume
Full job description
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic General Manager to lead a high-volume, upscale dining destination located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, GA. This is an opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader to build a strong culture and elevate the guest experience, with a significant private dining and events business. The ideal leader is highly visible, guest-facing, creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about developing people while driving strong operational and financial performance.
General Manager Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonus opportunity (paid monthly)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off program
- Retirement / 401(k) benefits
- Company Growth!
General Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead all restaurant operations while maintaining an active, highly visible presence on the floor
- Build, develop, and retain a high-performing FOH and BOH leadership team
- Create a positive, accountable culture centered around hospitality and exceptional guest experiences
- Oversee high-volume daily service along with private dining, special events, and large-scale functions
- Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH and BOH execution
- Develop relationships with guests, regulars, community partners, and local businesses
- Identify creative opportunities to grow revenue, private dining, events, and overall restaurant performance
- Manage P&L performance, labor costs, budgeting, forecasting, and overall profitability
General Manager Requirements:
- 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience with 3–5+ years as a General Manager
- Proven success managing a high-volume upscale restaurant, ideally generating $6M+ in annual revenue
- Strong private dining, events, or banquet experience
- Strong P&L knowledge with experience managing labor, costs, budgets, and profitability
- Ability to thrive in an event-driven environment with significant fluctuations in volume
- Creative, forward-thinking approach to restaurant operations and revenue growth
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required
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