Restaurant General Manager – Full Service | Arlington, VA
Location: Arlington, VA | On-Site | Day Shifts

$75K base salary range
Full benefits
PTO
Vacation
Local training
GM's work day shifts


Some roles look good on paper. This one delivers in real life.
We are partnering with a highly ranked franchise restaurant group to find a General Manager for their Arlington, Virginia location. This is a full-service concept with no bar operation — structured hours, day shifts, a five-day work week, and a genuine commitment to quality of life for its leadership team. If you have built your career in fast casual, breakfast or diner-style concepts, or a well-respected corporate or franchise brand, this role was built for someone like you.


What You Will Own

• Direct all daily restaurant operations, maintaining strict brand standards, food quality, and guest experience across every shift
• Lead, coach, and develop your team at every level — from new hires to shift supervisors — building a stable, high-performing culture
• Manage full P&L accountability, including food cost, labor cost, and operating expenses, to hit financial targets consistently
• Execute accurate scheduling and labor management to support both guest volume and budget performance
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training processes, with support from local training resources
• Conduct hands-on shift leadership — you will be on the floor, not behind the desk
• Monitor daily operational performance, identify improvement areas, and implement consistent solutions
• Drive guest satisfaction by modeling service standards and holding the team accountable to them
• Partner with area leadership to support advancement opportunities and long-term development

• 2+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant, fast casual, breakfast/diner concept, or corporate/franchise brand
• Demonstrated track record in P&L management, labor control, and operational execution
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain a strong team
• Hands-on floor leadership style — this is not a back-office role
• Strong communication and coaching skills across all team levels
• Ability to maintain food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards under high-volume conditions

• Experience with a nationally recognized or highly ranked franchise concept
• Familiarity with fast-paced, day-shift focused operations
• Background in staff development and internal promotion pipelines