Are you a passionate leader with a knack for hospitality and operational excellence? We, a cornerstone of Atlanta's vibrant culinary scene, seek an experienced and enthusiastic General Manager to oversee café operations. This role is perfect for a hospitality professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and values creativity, collaboration, and quality.

General Manager Responsibilities:

Operations & Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through a culture of hospitality.
• Work closely with the pastry chef and Regional Director to maintain consistency in preparation, presentation, and flavor of in-house dining and catering offerings.
• Drive quality by enforcing hygiene and safety policies in compliance with health department and company standards.
• Collaborate on developing innovative and seasonal recipes, incorporating local and cultural influences.
• Manage vendor relationships, sourcing ingredients from local purveyors and farmers to maintain high-quality standards.
• Inspire, train, and motivate the team to deliver excellence in execution, organization, and creativity.

Administrative & Financial Management

• Manage ordering, purchasing, and receiving to maintain inventory accuracy and product availability.
• Oversee administrative tasks, including checklists, prep lists, and reporting via Restaurant 365.
• Conduct regular equipment checks and ensure proper maintenance to uphold operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production and logistics issues with the Culinary Director, ensuring seamless service.

Team Development & Training

• Cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with company values.
• Train and mentor team members, fostering growth in technique, teamwork, and efficiency.
• Provide regular feedback and performance evaluations, encouraging creativity and continuous improvement.
• Delegate responsibilities to leverage individual strengths and maintain operational excellence.

General Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or café setting.
• Proven leadership skills focused on team training, motivation, and retention.
• Strong background in operations, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

General Manager Compensation:

• We celebrate creativity, community, and culinary excellence.
• Lead a dedicated team in an environment that values innovation and local partnerships.
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Attainable bonus
• Compensation commensurate on experience (65,000.00-75,000.00)

We look forward to welcoming a passionate leader to our team!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & 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.   JOB ID: 151119 #post

Emily Lauro