Restaurant General Manager

Ascent Hospitality Management; Brookwood (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations, ensuring profitability and high-quality service. The role involves coaching staff, managing budgets, and establishing a strong community presence. Ideal candidates will have restaurant experience and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Current ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily paperwork including sales reports and inventory.
• Hire, discipline, and develop staff members.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

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 ensuring the restaurant meets quality of service and customer satisfaction standards. The incumbent will create a positive work environment and dining experience for guests. This role involves coaching, mentoring, and caring for staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meet or exceed budgets focusing on cost of goods sold and EBITDA.
2. Manage all daily paperwork including sales reports, inventory, and other documentation to ensure profitability.
3. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
4. Conduct monthly inspections using the Unit Inspection form.
5. Order all necessary food and supplies daily.
6. Hire, discipline, and develop staff members.
7. Train staff in proper operations of POS systems and restaurant functions.
8. Establish community presence to drive business and increase sales.
9. Enforce brand standards, policies, and procedures.
10. Ensure all HR-related paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
11. Notify management of any operational hurdles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Effective communication skills with all staff levels.
• Availability to cover all shifts.
• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Current ServSafe Certification.

OUR VALUES

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

Note: This franchise is independently owned and operated. Applications go directly to the franchisee, and hiring decisions are made by their management. All employment inquiries should be directed to the franchise location, not Huddle House Corporate.