General Manager | Upscale, High-Volume Restaurant

General Manager | Upscale, High-Volume Restaurant

Charlotte, NC | $100,000–$120,000 + Bonus & Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead a high-energy, high-volume restaurant in Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality leader who thrives in a fun, chef-driven environment and knows how to build strong teams, drive sales, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations and drive overall performance
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing management and hourly team
• Maintain exceptional standards for hospitality, food quality, and restaurant execution
• Manage P&L, labor, food costs, sales, and profitability
• Build a positive, accountable culture with a strong focus on team development
• Drive guest satisfaction and create a lively, memorable dining experience

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, upscale casual restaurant
• Experience managing $8M+ annual sales strongly preferred
• Strong financial and P&L knowledge
• Proven ability to develop leaders and build successful teams
• High-energy, hands-on leadership style
• Background with chef-driven, scratch-kitchen concepts preferred

Compensation

$100,000–$120,000 base salary + bonus & benefits

If you’re a strong restaurant operator looking to join a growing, people-focused hospitality group in Charlotte, we’d love to connect.

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.