Restaurant General Manager

Huddle House; Chelsea (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Huddle House is seeking a General Manager to lead a restaurant, build a strong team, and create a welcoming community hub through outstanding hospitality.

You’ll drive results with hands-on leadership, develop people, and ensure guest experiences align with brand standards while growing the business and handling daily operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong financial and analytical skills for budgeting and P&L.
• ServSafe Certification is required.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing restaurant team.
• Lead daily restaurant operations with high standards for quality, safety, and service.
• Manage scheduling, labor, inventory, and food costs to drive profitability.
• Partner with the District Manager on performance reviews and opportunities.
• Lead local marketing initiatives and ensure guest experiences meet standards.
• Ensure HR, payroll, onboarding, and regulatory compliance are completed accurately.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team development

Budgeting & P&L

Customer service leadership

Operations optimization

Staff training

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

General Manager – Huddle House

Lead a Restaurant. Build a Team. Make an Impact.

Ready to take the next step in your restaurant leadership career?

Huddle House is growing rapidly across the Southeast, and we’re looking for experienced General Managers who are ready to lead great teams, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and grow with us.

As a General Manager, you won’t just run a restaurant—you’ll have the opportunity to build a strong team, create a welcoming environment for your community, and drive the success of your business.

If you’re a hands-on leader who loves developing people, delivering results, and creating a restaurant guests want to come back to, we want to meet you.

Why Join Huddle House?

We believe great leaders deserve great opportunities. Our General Managers enjoy:

• Competitive pay + quarterly bonus potential
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible scheduling

Our Purpose

There’s something different about Huddle House. Our restaurants are more than places to grab a meal—they’re gathering places where team members know their guests and become part of the communities they serve.

Our purpose captures what we do every day:

Bringing Friends and Families Together, Over Delicious Food, Served from the Heart.

Our Guiding Principles

How we lead matters. Our teams are:

• Excellence Obsessed
• Service Driven
• People First
• Passion Fueled
• Accountability Focused

The Opportunity

As a General Manager, you’ll take ownership of the overall success of your restaurant. Reporting to the District Manager, you’ll lead Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members while creating a culture focused on hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and results.

You’ll be responsible for developing your people, delivering a great guest experience, managing restaurant performance, and ensuring your restaurant consistently meets Huddle House standards.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing restaurant team.
• Build a strong talent bench to support future growth.
• Create an engaging, positive workplace where Team Members can succeed.
• Coach and motivate Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members to reach their full potential.
• Deliver an outstanding guest experience through exceptional food, hospitality, and service.
• Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and speed of service.
• Execute local and national marketing initiatives and promotional programs.
• Manage scheduling, labor, inventory, food costs, and other controllable expenses.
• Review restaurant financial performance, including preliminary P&Ls, and partner with your District Manager to identify opportunities.
• Ensure equipment and restaurant facilities are properly maintained.
• Conduct team meetings and communicate operational priorities clearly.
• Ensure required HR, payroll, onboarding, performance, and employee documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain compliance with company HR, food safety, sanitation, security, and operational policies.
• Lead from the front by demonstrating strong knowledge of restaurant operations, systems, and technology.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for leaders who know how to run the business while taking care of their people.

Successful candidates will have:

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in quick-service, fast-food, or a similar high-volume restaurant environment
• Experience leading and developing restaurant teams
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, scheduling, labor management, and P&L management
• Current ServSafe Certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution abilities
• The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• A high sense of urgency and strong accountability
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
• A self-motivated, hands-on leadership style
• Reliable transportation and a reliable method of communication

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand for extended periods
• Work in a fast-paced restaurant environment and around high temperatures
• Work effectively with others in close quarters
• Lift up to 50 pounds comfortably
• Work with various cleaning products
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and speed during high-volume periods
• Perform all essential duties of the position as required

This Is Your House. Your Kitchen.

At Huddle House, our guests are at the center of everything we do. Whether they’re stopping in before work, meeting friends for breakfast, or sitting down for a meal with family, we want them to feel comfortable, welcomed, and at home.

As a General Manager, you set the tone. You bring our brand to life through your leadership, your team, and the experience you create for every guest who walks through the door.

Ready to lead, grow, and make an impact in your community? Join Huddle House and build something you can be proud of.

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Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to reflect the principal job elements necessary for evaluating job performance, employee development, and compensation. Employees may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.