Restaurant General Manager
@ Goodwin RecruitingRestaurant General Manager
About the job
A hospitality-driven company seeking a hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead all aspects of restaurant operations, develop teams, deliver excellent guest experiences, and ensure strong financial performance.
Requirements
- 3+ years of GM experience
- Manage restaurant operations
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience in high-volume environments
- Food safety knowledge
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ServSafe Manager Certification
Full job description
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Teams. Drive Results.
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Restaurant General Manager to lead all aspects of a high-energy, hospitality-driven restaurant operation. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving operational excellence, and building strong community connections.
As the leader of the restaurant, you will create a culture where team members feel supported, guests feel genuinely welcomed, and the business consistently delivers strong financial and operational results.
Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, food quality, and operational standards
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop management and hourly team members
- Drive sales growth, profitability, labor management, and cost controls
- Manage full P&L performance, budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health, labor, and licensing regulations
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and high-performing restaurant environment
- Resolve guest concerns and foster a positive, hospitality-driven culture
- Build strong community relationships and support local marketing initiatives
Restaurant General Manager Qualifications:
- 3+ years of Restaurant General Manager experience in a full-service casual or upscale casual scratch kitchen environment or high-volume scratch kitchen fast casual environment
- Proven experience managing restaurant operations, teams, and financial performance
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
- Experience driving sales growth and operational improvements
- Knowledge of inventory management, labor management, and food safety standards
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- ServSafe Manager Certification
Restaurant General Manager Benefits:
- Base salary up to $83K with Opportunity for growth
- Strong culture and support system - a happy place to work!
- PTO/Vacation/Exceptional Health Benefits/401K
- And much more!
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