General Manager – ATLANTA

Goodwin Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Monthly bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Company growth!

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, upscale dining destination in Downtown Atlanta. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the floor, private dining and events, and a culture of hospitality geared toward exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership with 3–5+ years as GM, strong P&L and budget oversight, and a track record of $6M+ annual revenue.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience.
• 3–5+ years in a General Manager role.
• Proven success managing a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Strong private dining, events, or banquet experience.
• Solid P&L knowledge and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant operations with a highly visible floor presence.
• Build and retain a high-performing FOH/BOH leadership team.
• Foster a culture of hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee high-volume service, private dining, and events.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership for seamless execution.
• Develop relationships with guests, regulars, and local partners.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, private dining, events, and performance.
• Manage P&L, labor, budgets, and profitability.

Skills

P&L management

High-volume leadership

Event management

Customer experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic General Manager to 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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Erin Alcorn