Restaurant General Manager - Atlanta Market

Salata is a fast-growing restaurant chain known for its healthy and customizable salad options, committed to delivering fresh, quality food with outstanding customer service. The company prides itself on creating an inviting and vibrant dining atmosphere where guests can enjoy nutritious meals made with the freshest ingredients. Salata emphasizes a culture of excellence through its focus on food quality, operational efficiency, and team leadership. As a company, Salata values hiring dynamic leaders who can uphold its brand standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment. The General Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of each restaurant location, serving as a multifaceted professional who acts as a chef, banker, trainer, scheduler, administrator, and leader. This role involves managing and leading restaurant teams, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining food quality standards, overseeing financial operations, and upholding the brand’s reputation.

The General Manager at Salata is responsible for managing, training, and scheduling all restaurant staff, making staffing decisions, resolving employee issues, and ensuring smooth daily operations. This position requires excellent leadership and organizational skills, hands-on involvement in payroll and financial reporting, and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and food quality. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to cultivate a positive workplace culture where customer satisfaction is a priority. In addition to operational duties, the General Manager coordinates bank deposits, manages daily invoicing, and handles other administrative tasks required to keep the restaurant running efficiently. This role is critical in aligning the team’s performance with company goals and maintaining a consistent guest experience. The General Manager must also ensure compliance with uniform and appearance policies, monitor customer service standards, and oversee quality control throughout shifts.

This is a full-time position that requires availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the dynamic needs of the restaurant business. Candidates must have at least one year of restaurant management experience, be skilled in hiring, training, and financial management, and demonstrate an ability to manage labor costs through effective scheduling and staff oversight. A positive attitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence are key qualities sought in the ideal candidate. To succeed in this role, the General Manager must be able to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds, as physical stamina is important for handling the day-to-day demands. Salata offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, embracing equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates.