Fast Casual Restaurant General Manager

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Fast Casual Restaurant General Manager

Lilburn, GA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A fast-casual restaurant looking for a hands-on leader to manage high-volume operations, develop teams, and ensure exceptional guest experiences with growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Previous restaurant leadership experience
  • Ability to recruit and train teams
  • Understanding of restaurant financials
  • Experience reviewing P&L statements
  • Ability to manage inventory and operations

Qualifications

  • Fast-casual or high-volume restaurant background
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Food safety and operational standards
  • Leadership development experience

Full job description

We’re looking for an energetic, people-focused General Manager to take ownership of a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who loves developing teams, driving results, and creating an exceptional guest experience.


General Manager Benefits and Compensation:

· Competitive base salary

· Performance-based growth opportunities

· Full-time leadership position

· Career advancement opportunities

· Strong, team-focused restaurant culture

· Opportunity to build and develop your own leadership team

· High level of ownership over restaurant performance and operations


General Manager Requirements & Qualifications:

· Previous General Manager or restaurant leadership experience

· Proven ability to recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain strong restaurant teams

· Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including food cost, labor cost, payroll, sales forecasting, and profitability

· Experience reviewing P&L statements and developing action plans to improve results

· Ability to manage inventory, ordering, and operational controls

· Strong track record of maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards

· Comfortable holding team members accountable while creating a positive work environment

· Ability to lead from the floor and remain hands-on during high-volume periods

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills

· Ability to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment requirements


General Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

· Fast-casual, QSR, or high-volume restaurant leadership experience

· ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification

· Experience with local store marketing

· Catering sales and business development experience

· Strong history of improving sales, labor, food cost, and overall restaurant profitability

· Experience building a strong management bench and developing future leaders

· Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate the restaurant like your own business

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