Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Georgia
Restaurant General Manager jobs in Georgia are concentrated in full-service dining, quick-service and fast-casual chains, and hotel food and beverage operations, with demand at every level from single-unit managers to multi-unit directors. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the largest hiring markets, where employers such as Chick-fil-A, Darden Restaurants, and Marriott International maintain significant Georgia footprints. The most in-demand specialties are high-volume casual dining operations, food-and-beverage leadership within hospitality groups, and multi-unit oversight for regional chain expansions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a Hardee’s restaurant in support of the Brand Vision, Mission, and Promise while role modeling CKE’s Core Values. The RGM ensures compliance with company standards in all areas of operations including product preparation and delivery, customer service, facilities maintenance, and financial accountability. This role accomplishes these objectives by actively selecting, training, and coaching top talent to achieve key results in People, Customer, Sales, and Profit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May perform any or all of the following duties:
- Demonstrates CKE’s Core Values while building high performing employees when selecting, training, retaining, and recognizing top talent utilizing applicable tools and processes.
- Identifies and develops a pipeline of talent through effective succession planning tools and best practices.
- Executes the company’s performance management process consistently to ensure employees are set up for success and held accountable.
- Reinforces and follows the “Open Door” Policy with all employees.
- Actively monitors, demonstrates, and provides training on, all job duties of each position for any shift throughout the restaurant, including customer service, food preparation, cleaning, and stocking.
- Ensures proper supervision of restaurant through ongoing examination of station and customer activities.
- Travels between company locations to support business operations, including attending meetings and transporting product and supplies as needed.
- Partners with Human Resources to ensure resolution to all employee relations activities and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Works assigned schedule to ensure that all day parts are being observed, i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night, and weekends.
- Drives customer-focused culture by serving as a role model in resolving customer issues and training employees to meet or exceed customer service standards.
- Coaches, drives excellence, and recognizes and holds the restaurant team accountable around core operational procedures through the use of company systems.
- Ensures that food safety standards are met through direct observation as well as follow up on food safety audit results. Ensures that restaurant management teams are properly trained through Servsafe, TAPS, or state-approved equivalent.
- Ensures that restaurant level plans and marketing initiatives are in place and being implemented. Partners with the District Manager to execute Local Store Marketing plans.
- Analyzes sales, labor, inventory, and controllables on a continual basis and takes specific corrective action to meet or achieve margin and sales growth targets.
- Conducts fiscal period business reviews with restaurant management team to build their capability to identify and drive tactics to close performance gaps.
- Shares best demonstrated practices with their team and across the district.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external contacts (i.e., team members, guests, vendors, visitors). Participates in company meetings, conference calls, etc.
- Takes the initiative, in addition to providing excellent customer service, to supervise and/or perform other duties, as needed, to keep the restaurant clean, safe, and operating efficiently.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES
- High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) required; associate degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in restaurant operation.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
- Must maintain reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance to travel between company locations and transport product and supplies as business needs require.
- Effective Communication- Consistently and effectively interacts with all members of the team; encourages open and honest communication throughout the restaurant.
- Customer Focused- Recognizes the customer as the first priority and creates a culture that emphasizes high standards for service and exceeding the customers’ expectations.
- Developing Talent- Creates an environment in which people are challenged to grow and develop; keeps the crew engaged by encouraging and rewarding personal growth.
- Execution Excellence- Strives to be “Best in Class” in running superior operations by analyzing costs to help ensure profitability of the restaurant. Ensures standards are upheld and procedures are followed at all times to achieve optimal results. Remains focused on the details to ensure the safety of the crew and provide a consistent customer experience.
- Accountability- Holds team members and themself accountable for immediate and sustained improvement if performance standards are not met, utilizing company performance management tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast paced environment working with kitchen equipment in tight quarters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires constant movement in and around all areas of the restaurant.
- Ability to stand/walk constantly and for extended periods of time.
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, and stoop frequently and repetitively.
- Ability to work in a warm environment near grills, ovens, and vats.
- Able to lift 20 lbs. or more repetitively on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
- Work with various cleaning products
THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a Hardee’s restaurant in support of the Brand Vision, Mission, and Promise while role modeling CKE’s Core Values. The RGM ensures compliance with company standards in all areas of operations including product preparation and delivery, customer service, facilities maintenance, and financial accountability. This role accomplishes these objectives by actively selecting, training, and coaching top talent to achieve key results in People, Customer, Sales, and Profit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May perform any or all of the following duties:
- Demonstrates CKE’s Core Values while building high performing employees when selecting, training, retaining, and recognizing top talent utilizing applicable tools and processes.
- Identifies and develops a pipeline of talent through effective succession planning tools and best practices.
- Executes the company’s performance management process consistently to ensure employees are set up for success and held accountable.
- Reinforces and follows the “Open Door” Policy with all employees.
- Actively monitors, demonstrates, and provides training on, all job duties of each position for any shift throughout the restaurant, including customer service, food preparation, cleaning, and stocking.
- Ensures proper supervision of restaurant through ongoing examination of station and customer activities.
- Travels between company locations to support business operations, including attending meetings and transporting product and supplies as needed.
- Partners with Human Resources to ensure resolution to all employee relations activities and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Works assigned schedule to ensure that all day parts are being observed, i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night, and weekends.
- Drives customer-focused culture by serving as a role model in resolving customer issues and training employees to meet or exceed customer service standards.
- Coaches, drives excellence, and recognizes and holds the restaurant team accountable around core operational procedures through the use of company systems.
- Ensures that food safety standards are met through direct observation as well as follow up on food safety audit results. Ensures that restaurant management teams are properly trained through Servsafe, TAPS, or state-approved equivalent.
- Ensures that restaurant level plans and marketing initiatives are in place and being implemented. Partners with the District Manager to execute Local Store Marketing plans.
- Analyzes sales, labor, inventory, and controllables on a continual basis and takes specific corrective action to meet or achieve margin and sales growth targets.
- Conducts fiscal period business reviews with restaurant management team to build their capability to identify and drive tactics to close performance gaps.
- Shares best demonstrated practices with their team and across the district.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external contacts (i.e., team members, guests, vendors, visitors). Participates in company meetings, conference calls, etc.
- Takes the initiative, in addition to providing excellent customer service, to supervise and/or perform other duties, as needed, to keep the restaurant clean, safe, and operating efficiently.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES
- High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) required; associate degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in restaurant operation.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
- Must maintain reliable personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance to travel between company locations and transport product and supplies as business needs require.
- Effective Communication- Consistently and effectively interacts with all members of the team; encourages open and honest communication throughout the restaurant.
- Customer Focused- Recognizes the customer as the first priority and creates a culture that emphasizes high standards for service and exceeding the customers’ expectations.
- Developing Talent- Creates an environment in which people are challenged to grow and develop; keeps the crew engaged by encouraging and rewarding personal growth.
- Execution Excellence- Strives to be “Best in Class” in running superior operations by analyzing costs to help ensure profitability of the restaurant. Ensures standards are upheld and procedures are followed at all times to achieve optimal results. Remains focused on the details to ensure the safety of the crew and provide a consistent customer experience.
- Accountability- Holds team members and themself accountable for immediate and sustained improvement if performance standards are not met, utilizing company performance management tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast paced environment working with kitchen equipment in tight quarters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires constant movement in and around all areas of the restaurant.
- Ability to stand/walk constantly and for extended periods of time.
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, and stoop frequently and repetitively.
- Ability to work in a warm environment near grills, ovens, and vats.
- Able to lift 20 lbs. or more repetitively on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
- Work with various cleaning products
THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Restaurant General Manager Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Cook Out Restaurants46
- Taco Bell27
- Burger King17
- KFC7
- Pizza Hut6
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across Georgia.
- Three or more years of general manager experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant environment
- Demonstrated profit-and-loss accountability including labor cost and food cost management
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent accredited food safety credential recognized in Georgia
- Experience recruiting, training, and scheduling hourly and salaried restaurant staff
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, scheduling software, and restaurant reporting tools
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field preferred by many Georgia employers
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant general manager in Georgia?
The most direct path is working up through front-of-house or kitchen roles at a Georgia restaurant group while completing a hospitality management or business degree. Georgia does not require a state-issued management license for restaurant general managers, but most employers expect a current ServSafe Manager Certification, which is earned through an accredited food safety course and proctored exam. Candidates who combine hands-on Georgia restaurant experience with that credential move into general manager roles fastest.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in Georgia?
Georgia restaurant general manager roles are posted by Cook Out Restaurants, Taco Bell, and Burger King and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's dense concentration of quick-service headquarters, full-service regional chains, and hotel food-and-beverage groups means hiring activity stays consistent across both metro Atlanta and secondary markets like Savannah and Augusta.
Which Georgia cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
Atlanta, Savannah, and Athens have the most restaurant general manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its scale as a major convention city and the corporate headquarters of several large restaurant chains, while Savannah and Augusta draw consistent openings from tourism-driven hospitality groups, hotel operators, and the growing dining scenes that have developed alongside each city's expanding population and visitor traffic.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role is by nature. The portions of the job most suited to remote work are administrative functions such as scheduling, vendor negotiations, and reporting, while floor leadership, staff coaching, and daily operations require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an assistant general manager or shift supervisor role at a Georgia-based chain or independent restaurant group, which puts candidates directly on the promotion track. Large Georgia employers such as Darden Restaurants and Chick-fil-A run structured manager-in-training programs that bring candidates from hourly roles into salaried management. Completing a hospitality management program at a Georgia institution and earning a ServSafe Manager Certification before applying gives candidates without general manager experience a clear, verifiable edge.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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