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Restaurant General Manager Ellijay GA

Ellijay, GA

Posted: 08/21/2026 Specialization: Hospitality Job Number: 38676 Salary / Pay Rate: 75,000

Job Description


? NOW HIRING: GENERAL MANAGER

? Ellijay, GA

? $75, 000–$80, 000 Base Salary + Bonus

Lead a Farm-to-Table Restaurant in the North Georgia Mountains

An established, locally owned restaurant group is searching for an experienced General Manager to lead a successful farm-to-table restaurant near Ellijay, Georgia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who appreciates scratch cooking, locally sourced ingredients, genuine hospitality, and a strong connection to the community.

We're looking for an operator who can take ownership of the restaurant, develop a great team, control costs, grow sales, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What You'll Do

Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations

Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team

Drive sales, profitability, labor productivity, and food-cost performance

Recruit, hire, train, and retain outstanding employees

Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, and execution

Manage scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and controllable costs

Analyze restaurant performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Lead from the floor and remain highly visible with both guests and employees

Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and genuine hospitality

Partner directly with ownership to continually improve the restaurant

What We're Looking For

General Manager or strong senior restaurant management experience

Full-service restaurant background required

Farm-to-table, chef-driven, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen experience is highly preferred

Strong understanding of P&L management, food cost, labor, and inventory

Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain strong teams

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Passion for food, hospitality, and the guest experience

Hands-on operator with an ownership mentality

What's Offered

? $75, 000–$80, 000 Base Salary

? Bonus Opportunity

? Career Growth

? Beautiful North Georgia Location

? Work Directly with Ownership

? Established Farm-to-Table Concept

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't a corporate restaurant where you're simply executing someone else's playbook.

It's an opportunity to take ownership of a successful restaurant, work closely with ownership, develop your team, grow the business, and make a measurable impact.

If you're a restaurant leader who loves great food, genuine hospitality, and building winning teams, I'd like to speak with you.

Apply today for confidential consideration.

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About Ellijay, GA

Ready to discover exciting job opportunities in the picturesque Ellijay, Georgia area? Nestled in the stunning mountains of North Georgia, Ellijay offers a unique blend of small-town charm and boundless growth potential. Imagine pursuing your career surrounded by lush landscapes, vibrant arts scene, and mouthwatering Georgia Apple Festival every fall. From exploring the Gilmer Arts Gallery to hiking the enchanting Amicalola Falls State Park or savoring southern cuisine at the renowned River Street Tavern, Ellijay has a little something for everyone. Join us in unlocking your career possibilities in this captivating region!