General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruitinggoodwinrecruiting.com

General Manager

Cornelius, NC
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Join a growing restaurant group that values warm hospitality, scratch-made food, and memorable experiences. Lead, inspire, and build guest loyalty in a fast-paced, full-service environment with excellent benefits.

Requirements

  • 4+ years full-service restaurant GM
  • Led high-volume operations
  • Managed $8M+ sales annually
  • Led teams of 50+
  • P&L and financial skills

Qualifications

  • ServSafe Manager Certification
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Experience with POS and reporting systems
  • Strong wine knowledge

Full job description

Join a thriving restaurant group that celebrates warm hospitality at its finest. Our team is dedicated to scratch-made food, genuine service, and creating memorable experiences in a high-energy, full-service environment. We’re seeking an experienced General Manager who knows how to lead from the front — inspiring teams, elevating standards, and building guest loyalty every day.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary $85k-$95k with a structured monthly bonus program tied to performance
  • Full Company Paid Health Insurance 100%
  • Generous PTO
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding restaurant group

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of full-service scratch restaurant General Manager experience
  • Proven success leading high-volume operations with $8M+ in annual sales
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams of 50+ across FOH and BOH
  • Strong P&L management, budgeting, and financial reporting skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
  • Valid ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain promptly)
  • Strong Wine knowledge

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Background in Italian cuisine a plus
  • Wine Knowledge
  • History of success with systems-driven multi-unit management company
  • Familiarity with POS, scheduling, and reporting systems (e.g., Aloha, Toast, Compeat)
  • Strong community engagement and ability to represent the brand with pride and professionalism
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