Jacksonville Area General Manager - Jacksonville, FL
Posted on October 24, 2025
Chili's is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that originated in Dallas, Texas, in 1975. Over the decades, it has become a staple for those seeking a vibrant atmosphere coupled with delicious food offerings like Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas. Known for its legacy of excellent service, hospitality, and community involvement, Chili's has firmly established itself as a leader in the casual dining industry with a strong customer-centric approach. The organization prides itself on creating an environment where every guest feels valued and every interaction is memorable. The company culture promotes fun and teamwork, where employees are encouraged to take their roles seriously but maintain a lively, spirited work environment. 
The role of a Chili's Manager is pivotal to the restaurant's success and overall guest experience. As a Manager, you will be the linchpin connecting the Team Members and the guests, fostering a friendly, efficient, and high-energy atmosphere. You will lead by example, demonstrating the company’s values such as 'Every Guest Counts', 'Food Perfection', 'Be Accountable', and 'Play Restaurant'. Your responsibilities will span from supervising and developing the management team, managing performance, scheduling, and ensuring everyone meets operational standards, to overseeing the financial aspects like planning and implementing budgets. Chili's Managers are tasked with driving business results by effectively controlling costs and influencing Team Member behaviors to embrace restaurant initiatives and change. This leadership role requires a passion for hospitality, a knack for creating a collaborative team environment, and the ability to keep operations running smoothly.
As a Manager at Chili's, you will be deeply involved in nurturing Team Members by hiring, training, and helping them advance into larger roles within the company. You are expected to set clear expectations, provide coaching and accountability, and foster open communication channels within your team. Operational excellence is a priority, including adherence to safe food handling procedures and maintaining high-quality food and service standards. Your role will also involve engaging with the local community, driving guest engagement within the restaurant, and upholding Chili’s brand reputation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple tasks efficiently, and values dependability and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality and leadership in the casual dining industry.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - Prior experience in restaurant management or leadership
 - Strong organizational and multitasking skills
 - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
 - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
 - Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
 - Dependability and team-oriented mindset