General Manager

General Manager – Maepole (Athens, GA)
Lead with purpose. Serve with pride.

Maepole is a chef-driven fast-casual restaurant rooted in one mission: to make feel-good food that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. We serve seasonal vegetables, whole ingredients, and nutrient-dense comfort food that fuels our community—without compromising on flavor or integrity.

Now, we’re looking for a General Manager who shares our passion for hospitality, operational excellence, and food that does good.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a passionate front- and back-of-house team with empathy, energy, and accountability

• Oversee daily operations—from service and kitchen flow to inventory and labor management

• Champion Maepole’s culture and customer experience with every bowl served

• Collaborate with chefs on menu execution, seasonal rollouts, and kitchen consistency

• Drive results through team development, smart scheduling, and hands-on leadership

Who You Are:

• A proven leader with 2+ years GM or AGM experience in fast-casual or full-service restaurants

• You thrive on building systems, teams, and culture in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• You’re passionate about healthy, chef-quality food and believe in food as fuel

• You lead by example—rolling up your sleeves to support your team when and where it counts

• You’re organized, customer-obsessed, and energized by solving daily challenges

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus

• Health benefits & paid time off

• A growth-focused environment where your leadership drives the mission

• A team that cares deeply—about food, guests, and each other

Location: Athens, GA
Type: Full-Time | On-site
Apply now or refer someone who'd thrive in a purpose-driven kitchen.
Let’s build something meaningful—one bowl at a time.