General Manager

Dave's Hot Chicken is an exciting and rapidly expanding restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken, known for its bold flavors and commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience. Established with a mission to "Blow the Minds" of every guest, team member, and partner, the brand has quickly become a favorite across multiple states. Dave's Hot Chicken emphasizes high standards in food quality, customer service, and operational excellence, which has fueled its growth and success. As part of its next phase, the company is opening multiple new locations across Texas, Kansas, and Tennessee, aiming to bring its unique and flavorful hot chicken experience to more communities.

The company values an ownership mindset and leadership that can build and inspire high-performing teams while maintaining superior operational standards. It looks for dedicated professionals who are motivated by results and who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Dave's Hot Chicken is not only focused on its culinary offerings but also deeply committed to fostering a culture of integrity, family, and teamwork among its staff. This commitment extends into how the company approaches business, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and a strong sense of community both within the restaurant and in the markets it serves.

The general manager role at Dave's Hot Chicken is a crucial leadership position responsible for driving all aspects of restaurant operations. With a compensation package ranging from $75,000 to $110,000, this role offers an excellent opportunity for seasoned restaurant operators who are ready to elevate their careers in a growing brand. The general manager acts as the face of the restaurant, embodying the company’s core values and standards while leading the team to deliver excellence every day.

In this position, the general manager will be fully accountable for the restaurant’s people, performance, and profitability. This includes hiring, training, and developing a top-notch team; building efficient schedules that balance sales goals with labor cost management; and fostering a vibrant, results-driven culture that inspires employees to perform at their best. Maintaining a clean and well-organized profit and loss statement is essential, along with controlling food cost, labor, inventory, and cash flow effectively.

Operational excellence is another key focus, with the general manager ensuring that all company standards are executed daily, food safety guidelines are met, and the restaurant is always prepared for audits. They will lead shifts by example, coaching their team proactively and using company tools to enhance team development. This role also includes representing the brand in the local community, executing local marketing initiatives, and supporting the brand’s growth strategies. High-performing general managers will have significant growth opportunities as the company scales its operations.

Dave's Hot Chicken seeks a leader with at least five years of restaurant leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and exceptional people development skills. The ideal candidate is self-directed, disciplined, and competitive, with the ability to make sound decisions and hold themselves accountable. They must be comfortable engaging in tough conversations and should not shy away from responsibility or blame external factors for challenges. Finally, the role requires someone who genuinely embodies the core values of mind-blowing guest experiences, operational excellence, family & teamwork, and integrity.

If you are a hard-working, motivated restaurant professional who is eager to make a meaningful impact by leading a fast-growing, innovative brand, the general manager position at Dave's Hot Chicken offers a compelling and rewarding career opportunity.