Restaurant General Manager – High-Volume Italian Dining

Goodwin Recruiting; Greensboro (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is assisting in the search for a General Manager in Greensboro, GA. The role leads a growing Italian kitchen focused on hospitality and operational excellence, with ownership of P&L, budgeting, and cost controls.

You will manage approximately 60 employees across FOH and BOH, drive accountability, and sustain guest satisfaction in a family‑oriented restaurant culture. Relocation or local candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years proven General Manager experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant environment.
• Direct ownership of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability controls.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in food and beverage COGS, labor cost management, and inventory reporting.
• Experience implementing inventory systems and cost controls, including recipe costing and waste reduction.
• Proficient in labor scheduling, productivity analysis, and payroll control, aiming to reduce food and labor costs toward 25%.
• Proven ability to create and enforce SOPs, staff training, communication protocols, and management accountability systems.
• Hands-on leadership managing approximately 60 employees, with the ability to lead both FOH and BOH operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations including financial performance, staffing, inventory, and guest experience.
• Develop and implement systems to improve accountability, operational efficiency, and cost controls.
• Collaborate closely with Chef and Bar Manager to maintain high-quality food and beverage standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 60 employees to deliver authentic hospitality.
• Build lasting guest relationships through genuine, personable service and a strong floor presence.
• Serve as the independent operator, ensuring smooth day-to-day functions during owner travel.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting & forecasting

Labor cost management

Inventory reporting

Staff leadership

Tools

Toast POS

WISK

Job description

General Manager – Greensboro, GA

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a rapidly growing, high-volume Italian kitchen with a strong focus on hospitality and operational excellence. Join a respected full-service restaurant known for a relaxed, family-oriented culture that values genuine guest connections and high standards.

General Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package (details discussed during interview)
• PTO and health insurance options open for discussion
• Potential relocation assistance

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years proven General Manager experience in a $3M+ full-service restaurant environment
• Direct ownership of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability controls
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in food and beverage COGS, labor cost management, and inventory reporting
• Experience implementing inventory systems and cost controls, including recipe costing and waste reduction
• Proficient in labor scheduling, productivity analysis, and payroll control, aiming to reduce food and labor costs toward 25%
• Proven ability to create and enforce SOPs, staff training, communication protocols, and management accountability systems
• Hands‑on leadership managing approximately 60 employees, with the ability to lead both FOH and BOH operations
• Comfortable making independent operational decisions with minimal owner involvement

General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Blend of corporate restaurant training and independent or family‑owned restaurant experience
• Appreciation or experience with Italian-American culinary traditions and hospitality (preferred, not required)
• Familiarity with modern POS and inventory software, with a preference for Toast POS and WISK systems
• Down‑to‑earth, confident, energetic, and approachable leadership style

General Manager Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations including financial performance, staffing, inventory, and guest experience
• Develop and implement systems to improve accountability, operational efficiency, and cost controls
• Collaborate closely with Chef and Bar Manager to maintain high-quality food and beverage standards
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 60 employees to deliver authentic hospitality
• Build lasting guest relationships through genuine, personable service and a strong floor presence
• Serve as the independent operator, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day functions during owner travel

General Manager Summary

This role is ideal for a confident, proactive leader who thrives in a growing, hospitality‑driven environment and is ready to take full operational ownership in a family‑oriented restaurant culture. Candidates commuting from or willing to relocate to Athens, Madison, Covington, Greensboro, or the eastern Atlanta metro are encouraged to apply.