Restaurant General Manager

Huddle House; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Huddle House is seeking a General Manager to run a profitable restaurant, ensure service quality, and drive customer satisfaction. The GM will coach, mentor, and support team members while maintaining high standards of operation and guest experience.

The role emphasizes budgeting, staff development, community presence, and adherence to brand policies to achieve monthly goals and a positive dining environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hourly associates.
• Ability to cover all shifts during normal unit operations.
• Previous restaurant experience required.
• ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed budgets with focus on COGS and EBITDA.
• Manage unit-level paperwork including sales reports and payroll data.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation at all times.
• Complete monthly Unit Inspection using the red book form.
• Order food and supplies daily for operation.
• Hire and discipline staff members.
• Develop a staff member to take over duties when away.
• Hold monthly staff meetings to share important information.
• Establish community presence to drive business and sales.
• Enforce brand standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure new hire paperwork and payroll data are accurate and timely.
• Train staff on POS, back of house, and front of house operations.
• Notify District Manager of any hurdles to success.

Skills

Communication skills

Shift coverage

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HUDDLE HOUSE Is a Unique Member Of The Communities It Serves. The Bonds Created Between Our Team Members And Our Customers Are Unlike Those Seen In Most Other Chain Restaurants. Our Company Purpose Reflects This Unique Element Of The Huddle House Dining Experience: Bringing Friends and Families Together over Delicious Food Served from the Heart. At Huddle House, we believe it’s “YOUR HOUSE. YOUR KITCHEN.” Huddle House is the place where the guest is the boss. We’re giving families across America a place that gives them exactly what they want: freshly prepared food, any way they like it. Whether it’s a quick bite before work, or a place to sit, chat and laugh with family and friends, we tell guests: “Get comfortable…this is YOUR HOUSE and YOUR KITCHEN”.

JOB SUMMARY

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and for making sure the restaurant meets quality of service and customer satisfaction. The incumbent will be responsible for creating a positive work environment and dining experience for our guests. This person will be expected to coach, mentor, and care for your people.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet or exceed budgets while focusing cost of goods sold and EBITDA
• Manage all daily paperwork at the unit level including sales reports, red book information, shift inventories and all other necessary paperwork to insure the profitability of the unit
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in your unit at all times
• Complete monthly inspection of unit using the Unit Inspection form in the red book
• Order all food and supplies needed to operate the unit on a daily basis
• Hire and discipline staff members
• Select and develop a staff member to assume all your duties when you are out of the unit
• Hold monthly meeting with all employees to discuss any relevant information they need to assist in the running of the unit
• Establish a visible presence in the community by visiting businesses, churches, civic organizations etc. to drive business and increase sales
• Enforce all brands standards, company policies and procedures
• Ensure that all new hire paperwork, timesheets and payroll data, disciplinary actions, and personal data sheets are completed correctly and in a timely manner
• Train all levels of staff in proper operations of the unit for POS systems, back of house functions and front of house operations
• Notify the District Manager or Vice President of Operations of any hurdles to your success

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or completion of a GED
• Ability to communicate effectively with all hourly associates
• Ability to cover all shifts during the normal operation of the unit
• Previous restaurant experience required
• Current ServSafe Certification

OUR VALUES

• Commitment to Excellence
• Work Hard
• Teamwork
• Make a Difference
• Have Fun

Compensation: $3,000.00 - $3,300.00 per month

HUDDLE HOUSE Is a Unique Member Of The Communities It Serves. The Bonds Created Between Our Team Members And Our Customers Are Unlike Those Seen In Most Other Chain Restaurants. Our Company Purpose Reflects This Unique Element Of The Huddle House Dining Experience: Bringing Friends and Families Together over Delicious Food Served from the Heart. At Huddle House, we believe it’s “YOUR HOUSE. YOUR KITCHEN.” Huddle House is the place where the guest is the boss. We’re giving families across America a place that gives them exactly what they want: freshly prepared food, any way they like it. Whether it’s a quick bite before work, or a place to sit, chat and laugh with family and friends, we tell guests: “Get comfortable…this is YOUR HOUSE and YOUR KITCHEN”.