General Manager

Jim 'N Nick's

$80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of high-volume, full-service restaurant general manager experience
  • Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent
  • Strong financial acumen focusing on growth and cost management
  • Clear and candid communicator with guests and team members
  • Commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests
  • High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred
  • Genuine, passionate, and respectful leadership style

Responsibilities

  • Create an exceptional guest experience to encourage repeat visits
  • Lead recruitment and development of team members
  • Maintain a safe and respectful workplace
  • Coach the team on service standards and food quality
  • Ensure flawless execution of operational procedures
  • Drive year-over-year sales growth through community engagement
  • Manage labor and inventory with precision

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary for leaders with monthly car allowance
  • Monthly bonus opportunities for achieving results
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • 401(k) plan with annual discretionary match
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Two weeks paid vacation with service-based increases
  • Support from the Bar-B-Q Family Fund during hardships
  • Growth opportunities from General Manager to Local Owner
Full Job Description
  • Create the kind of experience where everybody leaves happy and everybody comes back
  • Give every guest a warm welcome, an honest effort, and a genuine invitation to return
  • Respond to guest feedback with urgency and turn every recovery into a raving fan
  • Model and reinforce the JNN way: genuine Southern hospitality, every shift, no exceptions


Lead the Family

  • Recruit, develop, and retain the very best team members in the community, people with real fire
  • Create a safe, respectful, harassment-free workplace where none of us succeeds without all of us
  • Coach your team daily on food quality, service standards, safety, and what it means to be genuinely proud of what's on the plate
  • Build a bench, because families must grow and they must stick together


Do It the Right Way, Every Day

  • Ensure flawless execution of all systems, standards, and procedures, because Bar-B-Q is a job that's never truly finished
  • Maintain a clean, fully stocked operation from the smoker to the front door
  • Proactively plan and adapt, because the ever-changing needs of the business never stop


Own the Numbers

  • Drive year-over-year sales growth and guest count increases through operational excellence and community connection
  • Manage labor, inventory, and cost of goods with the discipline and precision of a true pitmaster; build and execute action plans that move the needle
  • Leverage the catering team to deepen community roots and build sales
  • Schedule the right people at the right times, because people make places


This Is Who You Are

  • Genuine. Passionate. Respectful. Above all, committed to doing it right.
  • 3+ years of high-volume, full-service restaurant general manager level experience
  • Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a fast-paced environment
  • You don't settle for "satisfactory to most." You work for a memorable experience every shift.
  • Strong financial acumen with a focus on year-over-year growth, cost management, and guest metrics
  • Clear, candid communicator with guests, team members, and leadership alike
  • You trust people first and you work right every day to keep that trust
  • High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred


What We Give You

None of us succeeds without all of us, and we mean that.

  • Competitive Base Salary for our leaders:

    • GM: $80k - $95k + Monthly Car Allowance
    • AGM / Chef: $75k to $85k
    • Assistant Manager / Kitchen Manager: $65k-$75k

  • Monthly Bonus Opportunity: General Manager bonus plans offering achievable, top-dollar rewards for results you control. Bonuses paid Monthly.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1: Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans.Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans.
  • 401(k) with Annual Discretionary Match: Invest in your future with a 401(k) plan and discretionary employer match.*
  • Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance: Added peace of mind through company-paid life and disability coverage.
  • Paid Vacation: Time to recharge with two weeks of paid vacation beginning in your first year and additional time earned with service.
  • Real Support When You Need it Most: The Bar-B-Q Family Fund provides support to members of the Jim 'N Nick's family during times of unexpected hardship-because none of us succeeds without all of us.*
  • Real Growth Opportunities: We are growing 15% year over year, providing real growth opportunities from General Manager to Managing Partner to Local Owner and beyond.
  • Real Leadership. Real Impact: Lead a team inside a culture built on our Core Values (Respect, Honesty, Commitment, Discipline, and Support) where leaders are trusted to develop people and run great restaurants, not just manage shifts.


*Must meet the plan's eligibility requirements

In the Pit

This role is hands-on and high-energy. You'll be on your feet 8+ hours a day standing and walking for extended periods while lifting up to 50 lbs in a live kitchen and dining room. Bending, reaching, climbing, and equipment operation are all part of the craft. These requirements reflect the essential functions of the role and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Trust your gut. Do it the right way. Carve your own path. Bring your passion and fire.

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