General Manager – ATLANTA

Goodwin Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Monthly bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement / 401(k)

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced General Manager for a high-volume, upscale dining destination in Downtown Atlanta, GA. The role demands a hands-on hospitality leader who can elevate guest experiences while driving private dining and events business.

The ideal candidate will be highly visible, guest-facing, and committed to developing people while achieving strong operational and financial performance. Bachelor's in hospitality preferred; ServSafe desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience, including 3–5+ years as a General Manager.
• Proven success managing a high-volume upscale restaurant, ideally generating $6M+ in annual revenue.
• Strong P&L knowledge with experience managing labor, costs, budgets, and profitability.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant operations with a visible, floor-facing presence.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing FOH and BOH leadership team.
• Create a positive culture centered on hospitality and guest experiences.
• Oversee private dining, events, and large-scale functions.
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH/BOH execution.
• Develop relationships with guests, regulars, and local partners.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, private dining, and events.
• Manage P&L, labor costs, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Guest service

Events revenue growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic General Managerto lead a high-volume, upscale dining destination located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, GA. This is an opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader to build a strong culture and elevate the guest experience, with a significant private dining and events business. The ideal leader is highly visible, guest-facing, creative, forward-thinking, and passionate about developing people while driving strong operational and financial performance.

General Manager Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunity (paid monthly)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Retirement / 401(k) benefits
• Company Growth!

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead all restaurant operations while maintaining an active, highly visible presence on the floor
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing FOH and BOH leadership team
• Create a positive, accountable culture centered around hospitality and exceptional guest experiences
• Oversee high-volume daily service along with private dining, special events, and large-scale functions
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH and BOH execution
• Develop relationships with guests, regulars, community partners, and local businesses
• Identify creative opportunities to grow revenue, private dining, events, and overall restaurant performance
• Manage P&L performance, labor costs, budgeting, forecasting, and overall profitability

General Manager Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience with 3–5+ years as a General Manager
• Proven success managing a high-volume upscale restaurant, ideally generating $6M+ in annual revenue
• Strong private dining, events, or banquet experience
• Strong P&L knowledge with experience managing labor, costs, budgets, and profitability
• Ability to thrive in an event-driven environment with significant fluctuations in volume
• Creative, forward-thinking approach to restaurant operations and revenue growth
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required

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Matthew Forgione