Restaurant GM: Culinary & Guest Experience Leader

Red-Lobster; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Dining discounts

Weekly pay

Job summary

Red Lobster is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations through a team of managers and crew, upholding the brand’s standards for culinary, beverage, and service excellence. You will drive a culture of operational excellence and guest satisfaction, while delivering balanced results in guest experience, employee engagement, and financial performance.

The role offers a competitive base salary, weekly pay, benefits eligibility, and opportunities for growth in a team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 5+ years management experience in restaurant, hotel, retail, or general business.
• 3+ years consistent achievement of highly distinguished business results as a Restaurant Manager preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in Service & Culinary Manager positions required.
• Proven leadership and performance record of success as a casual dining/full-service Restaurant Manager required.
• ServSafe, local and state regulatory certificates or the ability to obtain required.
• Proficiency communicating (verbally and in writing) in English required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations through a team of managers and crew.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence with focus on culinary, beverage, and service excellence.
• Create an outstanding crew experience and sustainable growth in sales and profits.
• Deliver balanced results across guest, employee, process, and financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Red Lobster is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations through a team of managers and crew, upholding the brand’s standards for culinary, beverage, and service excellence. You will drive a culture of operational excellence and guest satisfaction, while delivering balanced results in guest experience, employee engagement, and financial performance.

The role offers a competitive base salary, weekly pay, benefits eligibility, and opportunities for growth in a team‑driven environment.