Restaurant General Manager

Huddle House•Booneville, MS

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Huddle House is seeking experienced General Managers to lead their restaurants in the Southeast. This role is for leaders who want to build great teams, grow the business, connect with their communities, and create a restaurant where both guests and employees want to be. As a General Manager, you will run the restaurant, lead your team, drive performance, develop future leaders, and make an impact while building your career with a growing brand. Huddle House restaurants are gathering places where team members know their guests, families come together, and lasting connections are built within the community. The purpose is 'Bringing Friends and Families Together, over Delicious Food, Served from the Heart.' The guiding principles are Excellence Obsessed, Service Driven, People First, Passion Fueled, and Accountability Focused. The General Manager sets the tone for the restaurant, builds the culture, develops people, and creates the energy that keeps guests coming back.

Requirements

3–5 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in quick-service, fast-casual, or high-volume restaurant operations
Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams
Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including P&L management, budgeting, labor, inventory, and scheduling
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
A high sense of urgency and personal accountability
Current ServSafe Certification
Reliable transportation and a reliable method of communication

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain talented Team Members.
Build a strong bench of future leaders to support restaurant and company growth.
Develop Assistant Managers and Shift Leaders to reach their full potential.
Create an environment where people feel valued, supported, accountable, and excited to come to work.
Lead team meetings and keep employees informed, engaged, and focused on restaurant goals.
Create a welcoming restaurant where hospitality comes first.
Ensure every guest receives great food, friendly service, and a consistently positive experience.
Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and restaurant appearance.
Lead by example and be ready to jump in wherever your team needs you.
Take ownership of restaurant sales, profitability, labor, inventory, and operational performance.
Review P&L results and partner with your District Manager to identify opportunities to improve the business.
Manage scheduling and labor to achieve company standards while supporting the needs of the restaurant.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure restaurant equipment is properly maintained.
Execute marketing initiatives and promotional programs that help drive traffic and sales.
Identify opportunities to grow the restaurant and strengthen its connection to the local community.
Ensure restaurant operations meet Huddle House brand and performance standards.
Maintain accurate payroll, employee, operational, and administrative records.
Follow all company HR, safety, sanitation, security, and operational policies.
Hold yourself and your team accountable for delivering results.
Maintain strong knowledge of restaurant operations, systems, and technology.