Jobs and Careers

Restaurant General Manager

Huddle House

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026

💰 $65,000/yr($45,000/yr – $65,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:

Training & development
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule

General Manager – Huddle House

Lead a Restaurant. Build a Team. Make an Impact.

Ready to take the next step in your restaurant leadership career?

Huddle House is growing rapidly across the Southeast, and we’re looking for experienced General Managers who are ready to lead great teams, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and grow with us.

As a General Manager, you won’t just run a restaurant—you’ll have the opportunity to build a strong team, create a welcoming environment for your community, and drive the success of your business.

If you’re a hands-on leader who loves developing people, delivering results, and creating a restaurant guests want to come back to, we want to meet you.

Why Join Huddle House?

We believe great leaders deserve great opportunities. Our General Managers enjoy:

Competitive pay + quarterly bonus potential
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Flexible scheduling

Our Purpose

There’s something different about Huddle House. Our restaurants are more than places to grab a meal—they’re gathering places where team members know their guests and become part of the communities they serve.

Our purpose captures what we do every day:

Bringing Friends and Families Together, Over Delicious Food, Served from the Heart.

Our Guiding Principles

How we lead matters. Our teams are:

Excellence Obsessed
Service Driven
People First
Passion Fueled
Accountability Focused

The Opportunity

As a General Manager, you’ll take ownership of the overall success of your restaurant. Reporting to the District Manager, you’ll lead Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members while creating a culture focused on hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and results.

You’ll be responsible for developing your people, delivering a great guest experience, managing restaurant performance, and ensuring your restaurant consistently meets Huddle House standards.

What You’ll Do

Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing restaurant team.
Build a strong talent bench to support future growth.
Create an engaging, positive workplace where Team Members can succeed.
Coach and motivate Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members to reach their full potential.
Deliver an outstanding guest experience through exceptional food, hospitality, and service.
Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining high standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and speed of service.
Execute local and national marketing initiatives and promotional programs.
Manage scheduling, labor, inventory, food costs, and other controllable expenses.
Review restaurant financial performance, including preliminary P&Ls, and partner with your District Manager to identify opportunities.
Ensure equipment and restaurant facilities are properly maintained.
Conduct team meetings and communicate operational priorities clearly.
Ensure required HR, payroll, onboarding, performance, and employee documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Maintain compliance with company HR, food safety, sanitation, security, and operational policies.
Lead from the front by demonstrating strong knowledge of restaurant operations, systems, and technology.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for leaders who know how to run the business while taking care of their people.

Successful candidates will have:

3–5 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in quick-service, fast-food, or a similar high-volume restaurant environment
Experience leading and developing restaurant teams
Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, scheduling, labor management, and P&L management
Current ServSafe Certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skill