General Manager – Fast Casual Restaurant
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Direct Hire / Full Time
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead operations at a growing fast-casual restaurant in Columbus. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys building strong teams, delivering an exceptional guest experience, and driving restaurant performance.
The ideal candidate is an energetic leader with a strong understanding of restaurant operations, team development, customer service, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high service standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a strong restaurant team.
• Lead and motivate team members while fostering a positive, accountable work environment.
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, food costs, inventory, and ordering.
• Monitor sales, profitability, and operating expenses to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and food safety standards are consistently maintained.
• Deliver an outstanding guest experience and address customer feedback or concerns.
• Maintain compliance with health department regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations, team performance, and overall restaurant results.
Qualifications
• 3+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a fast-casual or high-volume environment.
• Previous experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Understanding of restaurant financials, labor management, food costs, and inventory controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and customer service.
What We're Looking For
A motivated restaurant leader who takes ownership, develops people, maintains high standards, and understands how to balance great hospitality with strong business performance.