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We are seeking a high-level Restaurant General Manager with a strong culinary foundation for a new, chef-driven QSR. This is a unique, dual-focused leadership role designed for someone who has grown from Executive Chef into a General Manager role.

This is not a traditional QSR General Manager role. Culinary leadership and kitchen oversight are critical to success.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field
ServSafe Certification (required)

Restaurant General Manager Required Background:

Experience as both an Executive Chef AND a General Manager (critical requirement)
5+ years in a Chef-Operator, Executive Chef, or GM role
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, menu execution, and financial management
Experience with high-volume operations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Flexibility to work all schedules, especially during the opening phase

Restaurant General Manager Role:

Serve as the General Manager, overseeing all front- and back-of-house operations
Maintain hands-on leadership of the kitchen, ensuring food quality, recipe execution, consistency, and cleanliness
Support the opening and ongoing oversight of multiple concepts within the airport district
Lead a high-volume, fast-paced operation in a demanding airport-adjacent environment
Drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and financial performance

Restaurant General Manager Key Responsibilities:

Ensure high-level food quality, recipe adherence, and kitchen systems
Oversee daily operations, labor scheduling, inventory, and compliance
Lead new store opening activities, including training, systems, and execution
Manage P&L performance, labor costs, COGS, and inventory
Recruit, train, and develop strong teams across FOH and BOH
Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and operational standards
Collaborate with leadership on menu execution, LTOs, and operational improvements

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus opportunity
Medical insurance

JOB ID: 169920

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.