General Manager

K5 Hospitality•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

K5 Hospitality is seeking a General Manager to lead and manage restaurant operations in partnership with the Head Chef. The General Manager is responsible for delivering a world-class culinary experience and consistently executing the concept vision and 5Church restaurant standards. This role prioritizes employees, maintains a positive work environment, and develops future restaurant leaders. The General Manager takes ownership of multiple restaurants and ensures they operate efficiently and profitably. The role oversees company systems and policies, controllable costs, food safety and sanitation, labor-law compliance, restaurant financials, and efficient operations. It also supports forecasting and budgeting. The position requires at least four years of restaurant management experience, strong communication skills, extensive knowledge of upscale or fine-dining service and sales, and the ability to lead and develop employees. The General Manager contributes to short- and long-term financial and operational goals and uses technology to streamline administrative work.

Requirements

At least 4 years of restaurant management experience.
Developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment while acting as a team leader.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Extensive knowledge of upscale or fine-dining service and sales skills.
Ability to supervise, train, and motivate multiple levels of employees.
Ability to consistently and fairly evaluate employee performance.
Extensive knowledge of the food industry, restaurants, and competitive markets.
Extensive knowledge of revenue management.
Comfort using technology to streamline daily administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

Build a capable, confident team and develop employees to manage a successful restaurant.
Oversee and ensure company systems and policies are maintained.
Manage controllable costs, including labor, food, beverage, and supplies.
Uphold food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to protect guests and team members.
Maintain compliance with labor laws and practices, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Manage restaurant financials and ensure efficient financial performance.
Assist with forecasting and budgeting.
Supervise, train, motivate, and fairly evaluate employees across multiple levels.
Participate in developing short- and long-term financial and operational goals.
Partner with the Head Chef to deliver a high-quality culinary experience and consistently execute the restaurant concept and standards.
Maintain a positive work environment and develop the next generation of restaurant leaders.
Use technology to streamline daily administrative tasks.