Restaurant General Manager

Huddle House•Chelsea, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Huddle House is seeking experienced General Managers to lead restaurant teams, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and drive business success. As a General Manager, you will build a strong team, create a welcoming environment, and manage the overall success of your restaurant. This role involves leading Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members, fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and results. You will be responsible for developing your people, ensuring a great guest experience, managing restaurant performance, and upholding Huddle House standards.

Requirements

3–5 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in quick-service, fast-food, or a similar high-volume restaurant environment
Experience leading and developing restaurant teams
Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, scheduling, labor management, and P&L management
Current ServSafe Certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and conflict-resolution abilities
The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
A high sense of urgency and strong accountability
Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
A self-motivated, hands-on leadership style
Reliable transportation and a reliable method of communication

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing restaurant team.
Build a strong talent bench to support future growth.
Create an engaging, positive workplace where Team Members can succeed.
Coach and motivate Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members to reach their full potential.
Deliver an outstanding guest experience through exceptional food, hospitality, and service.
Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and speed of service.
Execute local and national marketing initiatives and promotional programs.
Manage scheduling, labor, inventory, food costs, and other controllable expenses.
Review restaurant financial performance, including preliminary P&Ls, and partner with your District Manager to identify opportunities.
Ensure equipment and restaurant facilities are properly maintained.
Conduct team meetings and communicate operational priorities clearly.
Ensure required HR, payroll, onboarding, performance, and employee documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Maintain compliance with company HR, food safety, sanitation, security, and operational policies.
Lead from the front by demonstrating strong knowledge of restaurant operations, systems, and technology.