Overview

Experienced General Manager Green Coyote Cantina - East Cobb, Marietta Are you a proven restaurant leader who thrives in high-volume, full-service environments? Do you enjoy building strong teams, driving financial results, and creating exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the ongoing success of our East Cobb, Green Coyote Cantina location. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization that values leadership, accountability, hospitality, and operational excellence. As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for restaurant operations, team development, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and culture. We are looking for a hands-on leader who leads from the floor, develops people, and takes ownership of results. Leadership & Team Development Our General Managers build teams-not just schedules. You will:Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing restaurant teamLead and develop Managers, Chefs, Sous Chefs, and hourly team membersCreate a positive, accountable, respectful, and hospitality-driven cultureEstablish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountableProvide consistent positive and constructive coachingConduct performance evaluations and goal-setting discussionsDevelop managers through regular one-on-one coaching and day-to-day leadershipIdentify high-potential employees and develop future leadersBuild leadership depth and succession planning within the restaurantEnsure consistent execution of company training programs for management and hourly employeesMaintain an accurate staffing plan and proactively recruit before staffing becomes criticalPartner effectively with Operations, Human Resources, Culinary Leadership, and other company departmentsAddress employee performance and disciplinary matters promptly and appropriatelyLead by example and consistently follow and enforce company policies and procedures We believe in success and generosity. We insist on integrity and respect. We value learning, growth, accountability, and teamwork. Restaurant Operations Our General Managers are expected to know their restaurants inside and out. You will:Oversee all Front of House and Back of House operationsEnsure every shift is executed at or above established restaurant standardsMaintain exceptional standards for food quality, service, hospitality, cleanliness, and ambianceBe visible and actively engaged on the restaurant floorManage shifts and make effective real-time operational decisionsMaintain proper staffing and scheduling based on business needs and projected salesEnsure consistent execution of recipes, food preparation, presentation, and service standardsOversee inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product controlsMaintain strong operational systems and ensure managers consistently follow themInvestigate and resolve guest concerns professionally and appropriatelyDevelop relationships with regular guests and build guest loyaltyEnsure opening, running, and closing procedures are completed correctlyMaintain a clean, organized, professional, and restaurant-ready environmentOversee restaurant technology and operational systems, including POS, scheduling, payroll/timekeeping, and inventory platformsCommunicate effectively between shifts and ensure important information reaches the appropriate managers and team membersSuccessfully plan and execute special events, large parties, catering opportunities, and marketing events when applicable Financial Performance & Business Ownership A General Manager must understand both hospitality and the business of hospitality. You will be responsible for:Understanding and managing the restaurant's P&LMeeting established sales, labor, food cost, beverage cost, and profitability goalsMonitoring labor and adjusting staffing appropriately based on business volumeManaging food, beverage, supply, utility, and other controllable expensesReviewing financial reports and identifying tren