Restaurant General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Nichelle Ritter

Charlotte, North Carolina | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 179747

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Restaurant General Manager – Charlotte, NC

An established and growing fast-casual restaurant group is seeking an experienced general manager to open and lead a new daytime concept in Charlotte. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who values building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating a positive restaurant culture. Enjoy a daytime schedule with no evening shifts and the chance to make a meaningful impact as you launch a new location.

Restaurant General Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly profit sharing
  • Generous monthly healthcare allowance
  • PTO in the first year
  • Long-term retention bonus program
  • No evenings!
  • Great training
  • Supportive team culture focused on growth and leadership development

Restaurant General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • 3+ years of general manager experience in fast casual, polished fast casual, chef-driven, scratch kitchen, café, bakery-café, breakfast/brunch, or hospitality-focused concepts
  • Proven experience leading both FOH and BOH operations
  • Demonstrated success hiring, training, coaching, and developing restaurant teams
  • Strong record of employee retention and growing team members into leadership roles
  • P&L management – labor, food cost, inventory, budgeting, and expense control
  • Stable management background with demonstrated career progression
  • Ability to foster a culture of accountability, hospitality, and operational excellence
  • New restaurant opening experience is a plus

Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
  • Community involvement or local store marketing experience
  • Experience supporting catering operations
  • Strong emotional intelligence and high-energy leadership style

Restaurant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations and oversee overall performance
  • Recruit, hire, train, and develop both managers and hourly team members
  • Build an accountable, engaged team and develop future leaders
  • Foster a positive culture centered on hospitality, teamwork, and retention
  • Maintain high standards for guest experience, food quality, cleanliness, and service
  • Manage P&L performance, labor, food cost, inventory, and controllable expenses
  • Analyze operating results and implement strategies to improve profitability and efficiency
  • Ensure food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance
  • Support catering, community engagement, and local partnerships
  • Partner with company leadership on goals, team development, and continued growth

If you are a hands-on general manager eager to open a new location, develop your own team, and grow with an innovative concept — all without late-night shifts — we encourage you to apply.

 

JOB ID: 179747

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