Restaurant General Manager

General ManagerA newly established, full-service Italian restaurant in Peachtree City is seeking a charismatic and hospitality-driven General Manager to lead its front-of-house operation.This approachable neighborhood concept serves handcrafted Italian-inspired dishes, fresh pasta, pizza, wine, spritzes, and cocktails in a lively yet polished environment. The restaurant is designed to become a community gathering place where first-time guests quickly feel like regulars.We are looking for a dynamic leader who loves being on the floor, building relationships, and creating an atmosphere people want to return to. This is not an office-focused management position. The right General Manager will be highly visible, naturally engaging, and comfortable becoming a recognizable part of the local community.General Manager ResponsibilitiesServe as the visible face of the restaurant and maintain a strong presence throughout serviceBuild lasting relationships with regulars, first-time guests, families, and community membersLead all front-of-house operations, including the dining room, patio, bar, reservations, and takeoutCreate a warm, lively, and approachable neighborhood atmosphereHire, train, schedule, coach, and develop managers and hourly employeesLead pre-shift meetings and maintain strong menu and beverage knowledge across the teamTrain employees on wine, cocktails, spritzes, suggestive selling, and hospitality standardsCreate personalized guest experiences and resolve concerns with urgency and professionalismMonitor service flow, table touches, ticket times, reservations, takeout, and overall presentationPartner closely with culinary leadership to maintain strong communication between FOH and BOHDrive restaurant, beverage, private-event, and repeat-guest salesManage labor, operating expenses, inventory, and other controllable costsReview financial results and implement strategies that improve performanceOversee cash handling, deposits, invoices, and administrative proceduresMaintain compliance with alcohol-service, food-safety, sanitation, and employment requirementsRepresent the restaurant professionally within the Peachtree City communityHelp strengthen systems, culture, and guest loyalty within a newer restaurantCreate an energetic, respectful, and accountable workplace cultureGeneral Manager QualificationsPrevious General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior restaurant leadership experienceBackground in polished casual, upscale casual, Italian, pizza, or another full-service restaurant conceptStrong front-of-house and guest-relations experienceNaturally engaging personality and professional presenceGenuine passion for neighborhood hospitality and building regular businessWorking wine and beverage knowledgeAbility to confidently recommend wine, cocktails, and other beveragesExperience training service teams on food, beverages, and hospitality standardsProven ability to hire, develop, motivate, and retain employeesUnderstanding of restaurant financials, including labor and controllable costsStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to remain calm and highly visible during busy servicesComfort working within a newer or evolving conceptAvailability to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periodsFormal wine certification is not required, but candidates must be comfortable discussing wine with guests and helping them choose an appropriate selection.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a natural host and community connector. They remember names, recognize returning guests, welcome families, and make first-time visitors feel like they have discovered their new neighborhood favorite.This leader will be polished without feeling formal, energetic without feeling forced, and financially responsible without losing sight of hospitality. They should bring ideas, personality, and genuine excitement to the restaurant every day.