Restaurant General Manager - Atlanta Market

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $49,500.00 - $68,300.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays

Job Description

Salata is a fresh and innovative restaurant brand known for its commitment to delivering high-quality, customizable salads and healthy meal options to its customers. With a rapidly growing presence across the United States, Salata prides itself on providing a welcoming dining experience centered around fresh ingredients, exceptional service, and a vibrant atmosphere. As a leader in the fast-casual dining sector, Salata combines culinary creativity with efficient operational practices, making it a sought-after employer for individuals passionate about food, customer service, and team leadership.

The General Manager role at Salata is a dynamic and multifaceted leadership position that blends culinary expertise, financial acumen, team management, and operational oversight. General Managers serve as both chefs and administrators, ensuring that every salad served meets the highest standards of quality and that guest satisfaction remains paramount. They take on the responsibilities of recruiting, training, scheduling, and managing restaurant staff, crafting the team that drives daily success. Additionally, General Managers are accountable for managing the restaurant's financial health through meticulous oversight of banking, invoicing, and labor cost control. This position demands an individual who can balance hands-on involvement during peak service times with strategic management behind the scenes.

Being a Salata General Manager means you are the face of the restaurant, embodying professionalism and fostering a positive environment for both employees and guests. With a keen eye for perfection and cleanliness, the General Manager ensures that operational systems run smoothly and that the restaurant adheres to company standards in every aspect—from appearance and uniform compliance to food ordering and quality control. This role requires excellent organizational skills to handle complex scheduling, conflict resolution, and performance management effectively.

The role is full-time and entails open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Salata expects its General Managers to be proactive leaders who maintain high morale among staff and deliver exceptional customer service that keeps guests coming back. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in restaurant management, a passion for food quality, and the drive to lead a successful team in a growth-oriented company. Salata values employees who can manage operational details meticulously while inspiring and developing their team members to achieve collective goals and elevate the guest experience consistently.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year restaurant management experience
  • No more than two jobs in the last five years
  • High school or equivalent
  • English proficiency
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Open availability including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year restaurant management experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficient in English
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership and communication skills

Job Duties

  • Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
  • Must have open availability
  • willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
  • Resolve employee issues including shift call-outs according to company policy
  • Generate weekly schedule to control labor cost
  • Collect and account for all money transactions daily
  • Coordinate bank deposits, daily invoicing and paperwork
  • Review employment applications, recruit, interview, hire and train new employees
  • Recommend promotion and/or termination of employees
  • Conduct performance management duties including staff evaluations and corrective actions
  • Coordinate all store food orders accurately based on company goals
  • Observe personnel for compliance with appearance, uniform policies, customer service, quality control and company standards
  • Stand on feet for prolonged periods
  • Lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Perform any other duties assigned or requested

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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