Restaurant General Manager () - Full-time / Part-time

Established in 1960, The Paradies Shops is an Atlanta-based family-owned business operating over 550 stores in 75+ airports throughout the United States and Canada and has been recognized by World Airport Revenue News, the airport industry's leading publication, as the "Best Airport Retailer" for 19 consecutive years. With extensive experience in operating both local and national brands, including CNBC, PGA TOUR, Brooks Brothers, Brighton Collectibles, and Harley Davidson, Pandora, Spanx, etc. The Paradies Shops operates in more airports than any other retail concessionaire. We are also operating food and beverage establishments in 5 different airports. We are currently searching for a Restaurant Manager with experience in food and beverage to join an exciting, energetic and trend setting, airport concessionaire.

Job Summary:

The General Manager is responsible for providing outstanding leadership to the restaurants and support teams. In addition, the General Manager is responsible for achieving targeted results related to exceptional guest service, sales growth, profitability, team member's development, management of quality/service/cleanliness standards, facility maintenance, and local airport marketing. The General Manager is the full time, on site liaison with the Airport and Airline Managers. The General Manager makes a significant contribution to Paradies' Food & Beverage division mission of delivering an industry leading experience that exceeds our guest's expectation one meal at a time. (Duties may vary depending o n the size and scope of the location, with more direct supervision from GM required at small to mid-size locations with minimal or no management support.)

For additional information, please visit www.paradies-na.com

Required Skills

Belief and support of The Paradies Shops' Mission Statement and Core Values and:

Quick service or fast casual operations industry experience a plus

Demonstrated commitment to excellent guest service

Excellent interpersonal skills/demonstrated ability to be flexible and effectively work with others as a team

Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills

Demonstrated track record for flexibility and urgency in prioritizing and organizing projects

Manage the relationship with local Airport Staff for Paradies and constantly build a positive working relationship with them

Accountable for their location's compliance with all local, state, federal laws and regulations including those relating to food safety

Communicates financial goals to the management team and employees and provides direction to achieve those goals

Interviews hourly employee candidates and makes hiring decisions

Required Experience

Bar experience and Airport Restaurant management preferred

HRIM or Business Degree Preferred

Knowledge of POS (Micros environment preferred) computer skills

Basic BOH and detailed FOH operations

Minimum of 3 years GM experience in a fast-paced, high volume restaurant

Ability to work varying schedules: days, nights, and weekends.

Ability to work ten-hour shifts with extensive standing/walking.

Serv Safe (or like) certification in sanitation and safety required

Demonstrated ability to achieve all goals within assigned areas of responsibility