Restaurant General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Josh Pace

Jacksonville, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $76,000 | Job ID: 164022

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Join a growing fast-casual brand with a 15+ year track record of success and stability. This concept stands out for its strong culture, commitment to team development, and exceptional guest experience.


Restaurant General Manager – Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus potential
  • Excellent quality of life – no late nights
  • Healthcare packages above the industry standard
  • Strong company culture focused on growth, support, and team success
  • Opportunity to lead in a high-volume, high-impact location
  • Career advancement potential as the brand continues to expand

Restaurant General Manager – Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a General Manager in fast-casual or polished full-service concepts
  • Proven ability to lead operations and drive strong financial performance
  • Track record of upward mobility and tenure in past roles
  • Experience managing full P&L, labor, inventory, and guest satisfaction
  • Strong catering management experience – 30% of location’s revenue comes from catering

Must Haves:

  • Ability to build and develop high-performing teams through recruiting, training, and mentoring
  • Commitment to maintaining brand standards, food quality, and a consistent guest experience
  • Ability to balance in-store operations with off-premise catering coordination
  • Comfort with interpreting and acting on KPIs to drive results
  • Leads by example to uphold company values and culture

Restaurant General Manager – Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Experience with community engagement and local store marketing
  • Background working in multi-unit brands or companies with structured systems
  • Familiarity with catering software, delivery logistics, and order fulfillment
  • Bilingual or multilingual a plus
  • Strong references demonstrating leadership, accountability, and results

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 164022

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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