Restaurant General Manager

D'Juan's New Orleans Bistro
A DWJ Hospitality Restaurant

Location: Smyrna, Georgia
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

D'Juan's New Orleans Bistro is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven General Manager to lead all aspects of restaurant operations. As the senior on-site leader, the General Manager is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, driving financial results, and fostering a culture rooted in accountability, hospitality, and operational excellence.

D'Juan's is part of DWJ Hospitality , a growing restaurant company committed to developing exceptional leaders, investing in our employees, and creating memorable dining experiences for every guest.

The ideal candidate is a servant leader who inspires others, embraces continuous improvement, and has a proven record of successfully managing high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.

The General Manager provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for all restaurant operations, including front-of-house, back-of-house, bar, guest experience, financial performance, and employee development. This position is accountable for achieving operational goals while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, and team engagement.

The General Manager partners closely with the Regional General Manager, executive leadership, and support teams to ensure D'Juan's consistently delivers exceptional results.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive restaurant management experience, including at least three (3) years as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple department managers and large restaurant teams
• Strong understanding of restaurant financial statements, budgeting, labor management, food cost, beverage cost, and inventory control
• Demonstrated success in developing leaders and building high-performing teams
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, coaching, and retaining employees
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong guest recovery and conflict-resolution abilities
• Proficiency with restaurant POS and scheduling systems
• Food Safety Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Alcohol service certification where required
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Direct all daily restaurant operations to ensure exceptional execution.
• Maintain the highest standards of hospitality, food quality, cleanliness, and service.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health regulations, and safety standards.
• Maintain restaurant readiness and operational excellence during every shift.

• Achieve sales, profitability, labor, and controllable expense goals.
• Monitor and manage labor costs, food cost, beverage cost, and operating expenses.
• Analyze financial reports and implement action plans to improve performance.
• Drive revenue through exceptional guest experiences, local marketing, and operational excellence.

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant managers and hourly team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning.
• Build a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop future leaders through mentoring and succession planning.

• Lead by example in delivering outstanding hospitality.
• Ensure every guest receives prompt, friendly, and personalized service.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.
• Maintain consistently high guest satisfaction scores and online reputation.

• Foster an engaging, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Conduct daily manager meetings and pre-shift lineups.
• Recognize employee achievements and celebrate successes.
• Promote open communication and teamwork throughout the restaurant.

• Oversee scheduling, staffing, inventory, purchasing, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• Monitor productivity and operational performance using company scorecards and key performance indicators.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and the guest experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Servant Leadership
• Integrity and Accountability
• Emotional Intelligence
• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Coaching and Talent Development
• Decision-Making Under Pressure
• Guest-Centered Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Effective Communication
• Team Building
• Results Orientation

Success in this role is measured by:

• Guest satisfaction and online reviews
• Sales growth
• Labor and food cost performance
• Profitability
• Employee engagement and retention
• Health inspection results
• Training and development of managers
• Achievement of company operational standards
• Overall restaurant performance metrics

We believe exceptional restaurants are built by exceptional leaders. As a General Manager with DWJ Hospitality, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence company culture, and contribute to the continued growth of an expanding restaurant organization.

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly performance bonus program
• Paid time off
• Leadership development and executive coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee dining discounts
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing hospitality company

DWJ Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value individuals who share our passion for hospitality, leadership, and excellence.

If you are an experienced restaurant leader ready to elevate guest experiences, develop exceptional teams, and lead a restaurant with pride, we invite you to apply and become part of the DWJ Hospitality leadership team.