General Manager

General Manager – Slim Chickens

📍 Killian Rd – Columbia, SC
🕒 Full-Time | Salaried | Leadership Role

Slim Chickens is seeking an experienced, high-energy General Manager to lead our Killian Rd location in Columbia, SC. This role is ideal for a results-driven restaurant leader who is passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations ensuring speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and brand standards

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and safety protocols

• Execute all corporate programs, promotions, and local initiatives

Financial Performance

• Own the restaurant P&L including labor, food cost, waste, inventory, and controllables

• Analyze KPIs and implement action plans to improve performance

• Deliver consistent results in sales growth, labor efficiency, and cost control

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain top talent

• Develop Assistant Managers and Shift Leaders through coaching and accountability

• Build a culture of professionalism, accountability, and guest-first service

People Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws

• Handle performance management, corrective action, and HR documentation properly

• Create a safe, respectful, and harassment-free workplace

Guest Experience

• Drive a world-class guest experience by resolving issues quickly and professionally

• Monitor guest feedback, OSAT scores, and online reviews

• Lead from the floor during peak periods

• 2+ years of General Manager or senior restaurant management experience

• Proven ability to lead teams of 25–50+ employees

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food & labor targets

• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills

• ServSafe certified or willing to obtain

• Ability to work 45–55 hours per week including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses

• Medical, dental, vision benefits (where applicable)

• Growth opportunities with a rapidly expanding brand

• Supportive leadership team and structured operational systems

Apply today to join a fast-growing brand where your leadership makes a difference every day.