General Manager

Five Guys; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Open kitchen environment

Job summary

Five Guys in Atlanta is seeking a REAL leader to build and guide a motivated crew. You will own operations, coach the team, ensure customer excellence and drive growth with hands-on training.

You’ll manage in a fast-paced environment, contribute to community engagement, and participate in a bonus plan tied to food safety, guest experience and financial performance. Starting pay is $15–$17.50 per hour with tips and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry with responsibility for financial results.
• Hands-on teacher, cheerleader, coach and mentor to the crew.
• Strong owner-like commitment to operations and customer service.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and growing the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a motivated restaurant team to deliver great customer experiences.
• Focus on operations, food safety, and financial results with a hands-on leadership style.
• Drive community engagement and local growth initiatives to boost sales.

Skills

Leadership experience

People development

Customer service excellence

Operations mindset

Team mentorship

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Do you consider yourself to be a REAL leader? A leader who not only leads naturally, but can also put together a winning team that is motivated to work together and wow your customers? If so, then this is the opportunity for you.

At Five Guys, the philosophy is simple: great burgers and fries, crafted in a clean restaurant run by friendly staff. We are focused on creating an environment where all our employees take ownership of their work, and have fun doing it. If you’re a self-starter ready for a career that you can take pride in.

We can only do this by hiring great people like you while maintaining our focus on being REAL.

What are we looking for?:

• 2+ years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry with responsibility for financial result
• Desire to be a hands‑on teacher, cheerleader, coach and mentor to the crew
• Possesses and demonstrates a strong owner‑like commitment to operations and customer service
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment
• A creative approach to growing the business (community‑engagement, fundraisers, etc.)
• ServSafe certification

What can you really expect?:

• Real work/life balance. Our locations are open from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. We are also closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Best of all - no drive‑thru!
• Comprehensive and customizable benefits - medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Bonus plan in addition to base pay. Our bonus structure is focused around food safety, customer experience and financial success. We also have a minimum of 1 Secret Shop per week and everyone working on your team is eligible for payout!
• Growth opportunities

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is one of America's most successful hamburger concepts, not just for its food, ranked the #1 burger in America by the Zagat survey, but also because of its employees.
We currently have competitive pay starting at $15-17.50 for hourly employees.
Additionally, our employees earn an additional $500.00 bi-weekly in tips in addition to their pay!
We have a unique work environment where you're trained to work every position in the restaurant. From the register to the grill, to morning prep and evening close, our crew members become a team working in all aspects of the restaurant.
We also have a unique crew bonus program that provides the opportunity to earn cash bonuses two times per week giving our crew members the opportunity to earn much higher incomes.
We have an open kitchen experience so it's fun and it's loud with lots of team communication. The crew's burger creation is part of the customer experience.