General Manager JN -092026-181251

Goodwin Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Healthcare package

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with matching

Dynamic, supportive team culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a General Manager in Austin, TX to lead a high-volume restaurant with a focus on hospitality, service standards, and financial performance.

You will coach the leadership team, manage hiring and scheduling, enforce safety and quality controls, and drive cost controls while maintaining a vibrant, guest-focused culture. This is a visible role with opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume restaurant operations, preferably >$10M in annual sales.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Experience adhering to food safety and PPE compliance requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent; corporate training program completed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations in line with brand standards for service, quality, and financial performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the management team.
• Manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for all staff; drive cost controls and profit plans with accurate inventory.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene compliance, including PPE usage in a high-energy environment.
• Resolve guest concerns diplomatically and maintain a welcoming guest experience.
• Prepare operational reports for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Development

Cost Control

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Corporate Training Program Completed

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Manager – Austin, TX

Join a respected restaurant group experiencing rapid growth throughout Texas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced high-volume leader to drive operational excellence and shape the future of a thriving hospitality organization. Bring your ambition and passion for service to a company that expects a lot—and gives a lot back through reward, challenge, and growth.

General Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Bonus potential - performance based
• Highly competitive healthcare package
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k w matching
• Dynamic, supportive team culture with strong opportunities for advancement

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume at least $10M
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills
• High level of self-awareness, discipline, and energy; able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds
• Experience adhering to food safety and health regulations; personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance required
• Previous restaurant management experience required; steakhouse or BBQ background preferred but not mandatory
• High school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of corporate training program required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Track record in high-volume, upscale concepts (no fast food)
• Natural ability to coach, train, and motivate teams
• Business-minded with strong problem-solving skills and humility
• Ability to build and maintain a vibrant, positive culture
• Sense of humor and adaptable communication style

General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring alignment with brand standards for customer service, food quality, and financial performance
• Lead, coach, and develop the management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for all staffDrive effective cost controls and execute profit plans, maintaining accurate inventory and sales records
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, including handling PPE and operating in hot, high-energy environments
• Resolve guest concerns diplomatically and uphold a welcoming guest experience
• Maintain equipment, manage orders, and prepare operational reports for leadership

This is the ideal next step for a results-oriented restaurant leader ready for a visible, high-impact role with room to grow.

$95,000 - $110,000