Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager – Charlotte, NC

An established and growing fast-casual restaurant group is seeking an experienced general manager to open and lead a new daytime concept in Charlotte. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who values building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating a positive restaurant culture. Enjoy a daytime schedule with no evening shifts and the chance to make a meaningful impact as you launch a new location.

Restaurant General Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Generous monthly healthcare allowance
• PTO in the first year
• Long-term retention bonus program
• No evenings!
• Great training
• Supportive team culture focused on growth and leadership development

Restaurant General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• 3+ years of general manager experience in fast casual, polished fast casual, chef-driven, scratch kitchen, café, bakery-café, breakfast/brunch, or hospitality-focused concepts
• Proven experience leading both FOH and BOH operations
• Demonstrated success hiring, training, coaching, and developing restaurant teams
• Strong record of employee retention and growing team members into leadership roles
• P&L management – labor, food cost, inventory, budgeting, and expense control
• Stable management background with demonstrated career progression
• Ability to foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, and operational excellence
• New restaurant opening experience is a plus

Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Community involvement or local store marketing experience
• Experience supporting catering operations
• Strong emotional intelligence and high-energy leadership style

Restaurant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations and oversee overall performance
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop both managers and hourly team members
• Build an accountable, engaged team and develop future leaders
• Foster a positive culture centered on hospitality, teamwork, and retention
• Maintain high standards for guest experience, food quality, cleanliness, and service
• Manage P&L performance, labor, food cost, inventory, and controllable expenses
• Analyze operating results and implement strategies to improve profitability and efficiency
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance
• Support catering, community engagement, and local partnerships
• Partner with company leadership on goals, team development, and continued growth

If you are a hands-on general manager eager to open a new location, develop your own team, and grow with an innovative concept — all without late-night shifts — we encourage you to apply.