Head Chef & General Manager at Distro – Atlanta, Georgia

We are seeking a highenergy, handson leader for a dual role as Head Chef & General Manager. This role combines culinary creativity with operational leadership, managing total store ownership across two concepts.

Responsibilities:

Culinary Leadership & Menu Development: Design and execute creative, brandaligned menus for KoHo and WuTang Kitchen; standardize recipes, portion sizes, and kitchen systems; oversee food quality, presentation, and kitchen cleanliness; collaborate on seasonal items and innovations.

Operations & General Management: Manage daily FOH and BOH operations ensuring SOP and service compliance; lead new store openings; monitor food safety, sanitation, OSHA and airport regulations; track PCL performance, labor costs, COGS, inventory, and supply chain efficiency.

People Leadership & Culture: Recruit, hire, train team members; foster a culture of excellence and hospitality; conduct performance reviews and recognition; mentor for leadership development.

Financial & Strategic Oversight: Accountable for revenue, profitability, COGS, labor, EBITDA; partner on forecasting, budgeting, strategy; use POS/reporting tools for decisions; identify cost control and efficiencies.

Qualifications:

Inspires and develops diverse teams

Strong culinary creativity and execution

Operational acumen in restaurant management

Financial literacy to manage budgets and profitability

Guestcentric with consistent service focus

Adaptable and datadriven decision making

Committed to compliance, food safety, labor standards

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related (Required)

ServSafe Certification (Required)

Minimum 5 years in Head Chef and General Manager role

Success in menu development, kitchen, and operational management

Experience with PCL statements, budgeting, cost control

Preferred: Experience opening restaurants or managing growth

Bonus: Airport or multiconcept dining experience

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