Restaurant General Manager

An established restaurant organization is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant operation in Houston.

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the restaurant.

You'll:

• Own restaurant P&L and financial performance
• Manage labor, scheduling, and staffing
• Control food and labor costs
• Drive sales and restaurant profitability
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members
• Build and retain a strong management team
• Hold employees and leaders accountable
• Improve speed of service and operational execution
• Maintain brand standards and guest service
• Analyze restaurant performance and implement improvement plans
• Develop leaders who can support the long term growth of the business

What We're Looking For

• Current or previous SONIC management experience
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L
• Proven labor and food cost management experience
• Experience hiring and developing restaurant teams
• Strong scheduling and staffing knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and profitability
• Strong operational leadership skills
• Excellent communication and problem solving abilities
• Ability to lead a high volume restaurant environment
• Strong accountability and business ownership mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Health benefits package
• Bonus

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.