GENERAL MANAGER – RESTAURANT & EVENTS VENUE in Marietta, Georgia at Camps Kitchen|Bar

GENERAL MANAGER – RESTAURANT & EVENTS VENUE

Camps Kitchen & Bar | Marietta, GA

Restaurant Leadership • Private Events • Community Engagement • Business Growth

Located in East Cobb, Camps Kitchen & Bar has been serving guests for a decade with chef-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and genuine hospitality. Known for its fresh flavors, creative menu, stone-oven pizzas, handmade pastas, and seasonal culinary features, Camps has built a reputation as a neighborhood favorite while continuing to evolve and grow.

In addition to nightly dinner service, Camps features a private event venue that hosts corporate events, celebrations, rehearsal dinners, networking functions, holiday parties, and private dining experiences.

We are seeking an experienced General Manager who is more than an operator—we are looking for a business builder.

This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who enjoys developing teams, driving sales growth, building community relationships, expanding private event revenue, and creating memorable guest experiences. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the restaurant's future growth while helping strengthen its position as one of East Cobb's premier dining and event destinations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop management and hourly teams
• Build a culture rooted in hospitality, accountability, and teamwork
• Develop future leaders through mentorship and ongoing coaching
• Create a positive environment that drives retention and performance

Sales Growth & Community Engagement

• Drive guest counts, repeat business, and overall sales growth
• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, organizations, and community groups
• Support marketing initiatives and promotional events
• Grow private dining and event revenue opportunities

Operations Management

• Oversee all Front of House and Back of House operations
• Maintain exceptional food quality, service standards, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction
• Ensure operational consistency and accountability
• Lead daily operations with a strong floor presence

Financial Performance

• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Drive profitability through strong operational execution
• Execute plans to achieve financial and business goals

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, with General Manager leadership experience preferred
• Full-service restaurant experience required
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, labor management, and cost controls
• Proven success in developing teams and driving performance
• Passion for hospitality, leadership, and business growth
• Experience with event sales, private dining, or community engagement is a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary: $65,000 – $80,000
• Monthly Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation
• Manager Dining Benefits
• Internal Leadership Development & Training Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Promote-From-Within Culture

WHY JOIN US?

We're seeking a leader who views the restaurant as a business, not simply a building.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a restaurant with an established reputation and significant growth potential. Your leadership will directly influence sales growth, event revenue, guest loyalty, team development, and long-term success.

If you're passionate about hospitality, business development, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.