Restaurant General Manager

Huddle House

Leitchfield, KY, 42754

Full Time

31 May 2026

HUDDLE HOUSE is a unique member of the communities it serves. The bonds created between our team members and our customers are unlike those seen in most other chain restaurants. Our Company Purpose reflects this unique element of the Huddle House dining experience:

Bringing Friends and Families Together over Delicious Food Served from the Heart.

At Huddle House, we believe it’s “YOUR HOUSE. YOUR KITCHEN.” Huddle House is the place where the guest is the boss. We’re giving families across America a place that gives them exactly what they want: freshly prepared food, any way they like it. Whether it’s a quick bite before work, or a place to sit, chat and laugh with family and friends, we tell guests: “Get comfortable…this is YOUR HOUSE and YOUR KITCHEN”.

JOB SUMMARY

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and for making sure the restaurant meets quality of service and customer satisfaction. The incumbent will be responsible for creating a positive work environment and dining experience for our guests. This person will be expected to coach, mentor, and care for your people.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet or exceed budgets while focusing cost of goods sold and EBITDA
Manage all daily paperwork at the unit level including sales reports, red book information, shift inventories and all other necessary paperwork to insure the profitability of the unit
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in your unit at all times
Complete monthly inspection of unit using the Unit Inspection form in the red book
Order all food and supplies needed to operate the unit on a daily basis
Hire and discipline staff members
Select and develop a staff member to assume all your duties when you are out of the unit
Hold monthly meeting with all employees to discuss any relevant information they need to assist in the running of the unit
Establish a visible presence in the community by visiting businesses, churches, civic organizations etc. to drive business and increase sales
Enforce all brands standards, company policies and procedures
Ensure that all new hire paperwork, timesheets and payroll data, disciplinary actions, and personal data sheets are completed correctly and in a timely manner
Train all levels of staff in proper operations of the unit for POS systems, back of house functions and front of house operations
Notify the District Manager or Vice President of Operations of any hurdles to your success

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or completion of a GED
Ability to communicate effectively with all hourly associates
Ability to cover all shifts during the normal operation of the unit
Previous restaurant experience required
Current ServSafe Certification

OUR VALUES

Commitment to Excellence
Work Hard
Teamwork
Make a Difference
Have Fun

FAQ's:

Q) Does Huddle House hire for 24-hour diner operations?

A) Yes, many locations operate all day.

Q) Are open-grill cooking roles common?

A) Yes, cooks prepare meals in open kitchens.

Q) Do servers handle overnight guests?

A) Yes, service continues overnight.

Q) Is breakfast served all day?

A) Yes, breakfast items are always available.

Q) Are small-team shifts typical?

A) Yes, lean staffing is common.