Restaurant General Manager - Gatlinburg, TN

MissionHires; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)

Work-life balance focus

Family-friendly schedule

Future growth potential

Supportive culture

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations for one of the fastest-growing restaurant groups in the United States. The ideal candidate will oversee both Front of House and Back of House operations, ensuring exceptional guest service and food quality while managing financial performance.

This position offers a competitive salary with a quarterly bonus program and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision. The work schedule focuses on work-life balance with no late nights, and a supportive culture enhances future growth potential within the company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Assistant GM ready for the next step.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain a team.
• Dynamic, outgoing, results-driven personality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations for both FOH and BOH.
• Hire, train, schedule, and coach team members.
• Manage financial reporting and operational performance.
• Ensure top guest service and food quality standards.
• Lead daily restaurant management activities.

Skills

Financial knowledge including P&L management

Strong BOH/kitchen knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and motivational skills

Open availability and flexible scheduling

Job description

This role leads the daily operations of one of the fastest-growing restaurant groups in America. The General Manager ensures smooth operations of both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH), delivers top guest service and food quality, drives financial performance, and develops team members. The position is central to maintaining brand standards while supporting growth and career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations (FOH & BOH)

• Hire, train, schedule, and coach team members

• Manage financial reporting and operational performance

• Ensure the highest levels of guest service and food standards

• Oversee food safety, food prep, sanitation, and BOH duties

• Lead daily restaurant management activities and team execution

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager (or Assistant GM ready for the next step)

• Strong BOH/kitchen knowledge

• Open availability with a flexible schedule

• Financial knowledge including P&L management and cost controls

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain a team

• Excellent communication skills across all employee and guest levels

• Dynamic, outgoing, results-driven personality

Benefits

• Competitive salary + quarterly bonus program

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more)

• 45-hour work week (work-life balance focus)

• No drive thru operations

• No late nights – family-friendly schedule

• Future growth potential with a fast-growing national brand

• Supportive culture – a great company that truly takes care of its staff