Restaurant Manager - Columbus, GA

Hooters of America LLC is a prominent and well-established restaurant chain recognized globally for its distinctive dining experience combining quality food with a lively and entertaining atmosphere. Founded in the early 1980s, Hooters has expanded to over 450 locations worldwide, offering a unique concept centered around the famous Hooters Girls, known for delivering exceptional service along with signature menu items such as their renowned wings and ice-cold beers. As a company, Hooters prides itself on fostering a fun, engaging environment where guests enjoy not only great food but also the overall hospitality and vibe that the brand has cultivated over decades. The Columbus location of Hooters is currently seeking a Restaurant Manager who will play a pivotal role in maintaining this high standard of guest satisfaction and operational excellence. The role of Restaurant Manager at Hooters of Columbus is comprehensive and vital to the successful daily operations of the restaurant. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position holds responsibility for managing key areas including hospitality, guest satisfaction, safety, cleanliness, drink presentation, and atmosphere within the establishment. The Restaurant Manager assists with both front of house and back of house operations, ensuring that all employees—from servers to kitchen staff—are appropriately trained, coached, and performing their duties effectively. This leadership role requires strong skills in managing employee performance and development, as well as overseeing business administration tasks such as payroll, human resources, marketing efforts, and financial reporting. The Restaurant Manager supports efforts to promote the business, build sales, increase profits, and maintain brand integrity. This entails ensuring that vendors and suppliers are properly compensated and their needs aligned with operational demands. The person in this role will be responsible for helping to recruit, hire, and retain talented team members, while fostering a culture that embraces Hooters’ core values: Show You Care, Elevate the Spirit, Respect Everyone, Value Feedback, and Exceed Expectations. This role offers candidates with a passion for food, people, and fun an exciting opportunity to lead within a fast-paced hospitality environment characterized by energetic teamwork and customer-focused service. The position requires a candidate who is at least 21 years of age and has a minimum of two years of full-service restaurant management experience in a complex and fast-paced setting. Food safety and sanitation training completion is mandatory, as is a current ServSafe alcohol certification. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational and operational skills with the ability to communicate clearly, build effective relationships, and manage confidential information. Hooters of America LLC offers a comprehensive paid training program designed to equip new managers with leadership skills and industry knowledge that support career advancement within the company. The restaurant works diligently to maintain a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for both its guests and staff. By joining Hooters of Columbus as a Restaurant Manager, candidates align themselves with a globally recognized brand that values commitment to excellence, teamwork, and outstanding guest experiences. Hooters is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals from diverse backgrounds, including minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans, to apply. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation reflective of experience and qualifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience
• Completion of food safety and sanitation training
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid ServSafe alcohol certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer applications