General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager | Dave’s Hot Chicken | New Store Openings

We’re opening multiple Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurants across Texas, Kansas, and Tennessee, and we’re building a leadership team of high-output operators who will fulfill the mission to "Blow the Minds" of every guest, team member, and partner. 

Compensation

• Compensation Package $75,000 - $110,000

This role is for a leader who:

• Has an ownership mindset,
• Builds teams that perform,
• Runs a clean P&L,
• Executes standards without excuses.

What You’ll Own

As a Restaurant Leader, you are fully accountable for your restaurant’s people, performance, and profitability.

People Leadership

• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team
• Build schedules that support sales while protecting labor
• Coach directly, hold standards, and build future leaders
• Create a work-hard / have-fun culture without sacrificing results

Financial Performance

• Own the full P&L
• Control food cost, labor, inventory, and cash
• Set aggressive goals and consistently hit targets
• Identify problems early and fix them fast

Operations

• Execute company standards daily
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and audit readiness
• Run effective shifts and lead from the front
• Use company tools to coach and develop your team

Community & Growth

• Represent the brand locally
• Execute local marketing initiatives
• High performers will have growth opportunities as we scale

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of restaurant leadership experience
• Strong P&L and cost-control skills
• Proven ability to develop people
• Comfortable making decisions and being held accountable
• Self-directed, disciplined, and competitive
• Brand ambassador inside and outside the restaurant

Core Values

• Mind-Blowing Guest Experience
• Operational Excellence
• Family & Teamwork
• Integrity

This Role Is NOT for You If:

• You need daily direction
• You avoid hard conversations
• You blame staffing, training, or “the system”
• You want the title without the accountability
• You aren't able to live by our Core Values

About Dave's Hot Chicken

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