Restaurant General Manager (Day Shift) — Hampton, VA

We’re hiring a Restaurant General Manager to lead a busy, welcoming family-dining restaurant in Hampton, VA. If you’re a hands-on leader who loves building strong teams, delivering great guest experiences, and running a tight operation—this is a day-shift opportunity with full benefits, a $70,000 salary, and bonus potential.

What You’ll Do

Lead daily restaurant operations with a strong floor presence and guest-first mindset
Hire, train, coach, and retain a high-performing team (FOH/BOH)
Set clear expectations, run effective pre-shifts, and build a positive, accountable culture
Maintain excellence in food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and hospitality
Manage scheduling, labor targets, and productivity to meet business goals
Oversee inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and cost controls (food, labor, supplies)
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol regulations; maintain inspection readiness
Handle guest feedback and resolve issues quickly and professionally
Track performance metrics and execute action plans to improve results
Partner with ownership/leadership on promotions, local marketing, and community engagement

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of restaurant management experience (GM/AGM preferred)
Proven ability to lead teams, reduce turnover, and develop supervisors
Strong operational knowledge: labor management, inventory, food safety, and guest service
Confident communicator who can coach in the moment and set a steady tone
Comfortable with POS systems and basic reporting (sales, labor, COGS)
High integrity, reliability, and a “lead by example” work style
ServSafe (or willingness to obtain quickly) preferred