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Posted May 26, 2026

General Manager

Dave's Hot Chicken - Rivergate
Madison, TN, US Full Time

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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