Restaurant General Manager – Greensboro, GA

Goodwin Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement options

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is assisting a family-owned Italian-American restaurant in Greensboro, GA, with recruiting a high‑caliber General Manager. You will oversee all restaurant operations, drive profitability around a $4M revenue base, and shape growth while maintaining authentic hospitality and a strong team culture.

The role emphasizes P&L ownership, budget forecasting, inventory controls, and staff development in a high-volume setting. Relocation may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated P&L ownership including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing $3M+ annual revenue, preferably around $4M.
• Strong cost controls and labor optimization expertise.
• Leadership of large teams and a productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the restaurant’s P&L and profitability for ~ $4M revenue.
• Oversee all daily FOH and BOH operations with high standards.
• Implement inventory and labor cost controls using Toast/WISK data.
• Develop SOPs, training programs, and cross‑department communication protocols.
• Lead a team of ~60 employees and foster a positive culture.
• Maintain visible leadership presence to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

P&L ownership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost controls

Tools

Toast POS

WISK

Job description

Restaurant General Manager - Relo to Greensboro, GA

Join a respected, family-owned Italian-American restaurant known for its genuine hospitality, quality food, and community roots. This is a unique opportunity to lead operations for a high-volume, rapidly growing establishment with significant autonomy and the chance to shape its future growth and operational excellence.

Restaurant General Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience (final range to be confirmed)
• Paid vacation and sick leave under discussion
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
• Health benefits and retirement options are being considered
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Direct operational partnership with ownership and substantial independence

Restaurant General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Proven management of $3M+ in annual revenue, preferably around $4M
• Full P&L ownership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong expertise in food and beverage inventory management, cost controls, and labor expense optimization
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, training programs, and accountability systems
• Proficient with modern POS systems and restaurant reporting technology
• Demonstrated leadership managing large teams and fostering a productive work environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for authentic guest engagement
• Ability to independently operate the restaurant with limited owner oversight

Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Corporate restaurant training combined with independent or family-owned restaurant experience
• Familiarity with Italian-American or upscale casual dining concepts
• Experience using Toast POS and WISK inventory management software
• Background in managing rapid growth and multi-faceted operational challenges
• Knowledge of beverage and wine programs
• Appreciation for traditional Northeast-style Italian-American hospitality

Restaurant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the restaurant’s P&L, ensuring profitability while managing approximately $4M in annual revenue
• Oversee all daily FOH and BOH operations, maintaining high standards for food quality, service, and cleanliness
• Implement and refine inventory control processes using WISK and Toast POS data, optimizing food and labor costs
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures, training systems, and communication protocols across departments
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of about 60 employees, promoting accountability and a positive workplace culture
• Maintain a visible presence in the dining room, fostering genuine guest relationships and ensuring exceptional hospitality
• Collaborate with culinary and bar managers to improve operational efficiency and support new initiatives such as takeout and private dining

This role is ideal for a confident, financially savvy operator who thrives in a family-oriented, non-corporate environment and is ready to build a well-organized restaurant that honors its authentic hospitality roots while driving growth and profitability.