General Manager

Job Description

General Manager – Maepole (Athens, GA)

Lead with purpose. Serve with pride.

Maepole is a chef-driven fast-casual restaurant rooted in one mission: to make feel-good food that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. We serve seasonal vegetables, whole ingredients, and nutrient-dense comfort food that fuels our community—without compromising on flavor or integrity.

Now, we’re looking for a General Manager who shares our passion for hospitality, operational excellence, and food that does good.

What You’ll Do:

Lead a passionate front- and back-of-house team with empathy, energy, and accountability

Oversee daily operations—from service and kitchen flow to inventory and labor management

Champion Maepole’s culture and customer experience with every bowl served

Collaborate with chefs on menu execution, seasonal rollouts, and kitchen consistency

Drive results through team development, smart scheduling, and hands-on leadership

Who You Are:

A proven leader with 2+ years GM or AGM experience in fast-casual or full-service restaurants

You thrive on building systems, teams, and culture in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

You’re passionate about healthy, chef-quality food and believe in food as fuel

You lead by example—rolling up your sleeves to support your team when and where it counts

You’re organized, customer-obsessed, and energized by solving daily challenges

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus

Health benefits & paid time off

A growth-focused environment where your leadership drives the mission

A team that cares deeply—about food, guests, and each other

Location: Athens, GA

Type: Full-Time On-site

Let’s build something meaningful—one bowl at a time.

Full-time