Restaurant Manager – New Restaurant Opening in Avondale Estates, Georgia at MooCoo Group LLC

Restaurant Manager – New Restaurant Opening

Ophelia's Tavern - Avondale Estates, Georgia

Opening Summer 2026

Are you a passionate hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment? Do you enjoy leading teams, creating memorable guest experiences, and helping build a winning culture?

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join the opening leadership team for our newest restaurant location. This is an exciting opportunity to help launch a new restaurant, build a strong team from the ground up, and grow your career with an established and expanding restaurant group.

As a Manager, you will play a key role in daily operations, team development, guest satisfaction, and operational execution. We are looking for hands-on leaders who lead from the floor, support their teams, and take pride in delivering exceptional hospitality every day.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead shifts with confidence, energy, and professionalism

• Coach, train, and develop team members to achieve their full potential

• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts

• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture

• Lead effective pre-shift meetings and daily communication

Operations Management

• Support all front-of-house and back-of-house operations

• Ensure food quality, cleanliness, service standards, and safety expectations are consistently achieved

• Execute company systems, procedures, and operational standards

• Maintain organization and efficiency during high-volume service periods

• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and labor management

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences

• Resolve guest concerns professionally and effectively

• Create a welcoming atmosphere that builds guest loyalty

• Lead by example in all guest interactions

Restaurant Performance

• Assist in achieving sales, labor, and operational goals

• Support inventory management and cost-control initiatives

• Help drive restaurant profitability through operational excellence

• Maintain accountability and consistency throughout each shift

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service restaurant environment

• Proven ability to lead busy shifts and motivate teams

• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills

• Passion for hospitality and guest service

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a high-volume environment

• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• High-volume restaurant experience

• Experience in training and developing team members

• Experience with scheduling, inventory, labor management, and restaurant systems

• New restaurant opening experience is a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary: $58,000 – $70,000

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Vacation

• Leadership Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Growth Potential Within a Growing Restaurant Group

WHY JOIN US?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a restaurant opening from the very beginning. You'll help shape the culture, build the team, establish standards, and create an exceptional guest experience from day one.

We believe great restaurants are built by great leaders. We invest in our managers, provide ongoing leadership development, provide clear performance expectations, and reward strong performance.

Successful Managers will have a defined pathway for advancement into Assistant General Manager and General Manager opportunities within our growing organization. We are committed to developing future leaders, promoting from within whenever possible, and providing the tools, mentorship, and support needed to take the next step in your leadership career.

If you're ready to grow your hospitality career while helping build something special, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join our opening leadership team.