Restaurant General Manager – Marietta, GA, Austell Rd

Cook Out is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, known for its dynamic growth and strong presence in the market. The company operates a rapidly expanding chain of restaurants that provide customers with quick, high-quality meals in a friendly and efficient environment. Cook Out prides itself on fostering a culture that values performance, grit, and excellence. As a recognized leader in the QSR sector, the company continuously emphasizes career growth and development opportunities for its team members, making it a prime destination for professionals seeking to advance in the food service industry. Cook Out's commitment to operational excellence and a vibrant customer experience has propelled the company’s impressive growth trajectory and helped it build a loyal customer base nationwide.

The role of General Manager at Cook Out is central to the company’s operational success. This leadership position is not just managerial but also highly hands-on, requiring the General Manager to engage directly in daily restaurant operations alongside their team. The General Manager is responsible for cultivating a high-energy work environment focused on delivering exceptional customer service and operational efficiency. This role demands versatility and the ability to manage all facets of a high-volume restaurant, from food quality to labor costs, ensuring that brand standards are upheld consistently. Additionally, General Managers play a critical role in mentoring and developing team members, shaping the next generation of leaders within the organization. This position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $100,000, plus additional hourly appreciation pay and monthly performance bonuses based on sales growth and store performance.

In this role, leaders will actively lead operations by managing profitability through strategic planning and ensuring team accountability. They will drive results related to food, labor, and paper costs while maintaining a fast-paced and upbeat restaurant atmosphere where customer satisfaction is paramount. General Managers will also be tasked with recruiting, training, and coaching a large team of employees, aiming to transform high-potential individuals into successful contributors within the company. The role demands strong leadership skills, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a proven track record in team development and performance management.

Cook Out supports its General Managers with an elite compensation package that values hard work and rewards excellent performance. Benefits include guaranteed holidays with the restaurant closing on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, free meals during shifts, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days, a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, paid time off with a competitive vacation policy, and clear pathways for career advancement based solely on performance. This structure is designed to promote a healthy work-life balance while encouraging career growth and financial security. Individuals ready to lead the best team in the business and make a significant impact on their region’s operations will find this opportunity at Cook Out rewarding, challenging, and full of potential for professional success.