Restaurant General Manager

Ascent Hospitality Management; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing daily paperwork, hiring staff, and maintaining cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will foster a positive work environment and engage with the community.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Current ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed budgets while focusing on cost of goods sold and EBITDA.
• Hire and discipline staff members.
• Train all levels of staff in proper operations of the unit.

Skills

Effective communication skills

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. 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 on 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 ensure the profitability of the unit.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in your unit at all times.
• Complete monthly inspections of the unit using the Unit Inspection form in the red book.
• Order all food and supplies needed to operate the unit daily.
• 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 meetings with all employees to discuss relevant information 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 brand standards, company policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that all new hire paperwork, timesheets, payroll data, disciplinary actions, and personal data sheets are completed correctly and promptly.
• Train all levels of staff in proper operations of the unit, including 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 GED completion.
• Effective communication skills 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