General Manager

Huntsville, AL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Community involvement

Job Description

This opportunity is with a well-established restaurant operating a 100% scratch kitchen, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. The restaurant prides itself on quality and attention to detail in every aspect of its operations, from ingredient sourcing to guest service. As a full-service restaurant, it offers a dynamic environment where innovation and hospitality come together to exceed customer expectations at every turn. The company emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and community involvement, striving to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and employees. It is an excellent workplace for individuals passionate about the food and beverage industry and who seek to grow their careers in management within a high-volume, high-quality restaurant setting.

The Restaurant General Manager role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the flawless execution of operations at the restaurant. This full-time role demands a hands-on leader who can inspire, coach, and manage a diverse team to consistently meet and exceed guest expectations. The successful candidate will ensure that all aspects of the restaurant—food quality, service standards, safety, sanitation, and compliance with company policies—are maintained at the highest level. Partnering closely with the General Manager, this role focuses on driving financial performance, maintaining cost controls, and executing effective staffing to optimize operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, partnering on financial and business planning, inspiring team members to deliver exceptional service, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of the facility. The Restaurant General Manager also plays a crucial role in interviewing and selecting team members, managing schedules according to business needs, responding promptly to guest feedback, and fostering a safe, professional work environment free from harassment.

Candidates must demonstrate an exemplary ability to prioritize multiple tasks, handle stress, and exercise sound judgment. Physical capabilities such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and dexterity in handling food and equipment are essential. This role requires a minimum of three years' experience in managing high-volume full-service restaurants and strong leadership skills to attract, develop, and retain top talent. A high school diploma or GED is required, with some college preferred.

This position offers a unique chance to contribute to a respected restaurant brand known for its culinary excellence and community engagement. It is ideally suited for candidates passionate about the foodservice industry and who possess a strong guest service orientation and financial acumen. The employer promotes an inclusive and equitable workplace, respecting all federal employment laws and ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or general equivalency diploma
some college preferred
minimum of three years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience
exceptional leadership and motivational skills
ability to attract, train, develop and retain the very best team members
strong guest service focus with ability to provide an exceptional dining experience
ability to define, measure and attain financial goals focusing on sales growth, guest count, staffing, service, and cost management
ability to sit or stand for extended periods
ability to lift at least 50 pounds
ability to talk, hear, use hands repeatedly
ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb
ability to climb ladder and step stool
dexterity for handling food and dishes
ability to handle multiple priorities and work under stress
must provide a safe and harassment-free work environment

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or GED
some college preferred
minimum three years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience
exceptional leadership and motivational skills
ability to attract, train, develop, and retain top team members
strong guest service focus to provide exceptional dining experiences
ability to define, measure, and achieve financial goals including sales growth and cost management

Job Duties

ensures flawless execution of every detail by every team member to exceed guest expectations
provides direction, coaching, training and development including food quality, service standards, safety, sanitation and company policies
ensures all food, beverage and service standards and policies are adhered to
partners with the GM to ensure financial performance of the restaurant
ensures consistent execution of systems, standards, inventory and cost controls
partners with the GM to create and implement plans to improve financial performance
partners with GM to plan, execute and follow up on new company initiatives
utilizes catering team to inspire community involvement and build sales
ensures team and manager schedules support positive restaurant performance
interviews and assists in final selection of team members maintaining staffing levels
partners with GM to verify daily administration compliance
proactively organizes and plans work anticipating business needs
communicates effectively with guests, team, management, owners, and vendors
responds to guest feedback promptly ensuring positive recovery
ensures cleanliness of facilities and sufficient supplies
follows safety procedures when operating equipment
provides safe, harassment-free work environment
handles multiple priorities and works under stress exercising good judgment