Atlanta
About Us We bring bold, culturally relevant restaurant concepts to life—combining innovation, operational excellence, and genuine hospitality. Our brands thrive at the intersection of creativity and community, and we believe exceptional leadership is the heartbeat of a successful operation. As we prepare to open KoHo and Wu‑Tang Kitchen in the Atlanta, GA market, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef & General Manager to lead this exciting new chapter. Position Summary This is a dual‑role leadership position that blends the culinary expertise of an Executive Chef with the operational oversight of a General Manager. The Executive Chef & General Manager will assume full store ownership, overseeing menu innovation, kitchen operations, front‑of‑house execution, team management, financial performance, and guest experience across two distinct restaurant concepts. This role is ideal for a high-energy, hands‑on operator with deep culinary roots, strong business acumen, and a passion for team development. You will play a central role in launching, shaping, and scaling both concepts in the Atlanta market. Key Responsibilities 🍽️ Culinary Leadership & Menu Development • Create and execute innovative, brand-aligned menus for KoHo and Wu‑Tang Kitchen, • Standardize recipes, portioning, plating, and kitchen operating procedures, • Maintain exceptional levels of food quality, presentation, and kitchen sanitation, • Collaborate on seasonal items, limited-time offers (LTOs), and long-term menu strategy, • Oversee all daily FOH and BOH operations across both concepts, • Lead new store opening tasks: licensing, vendor onboarding, kitchen setup, soft openings, • Manage labor scheduling and staffing to maintain service levels and meet budget goals, • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and municipal standards, • Recruit, hire, and onboard hourly and salaried team members, • Lead structured training programs for both FOH and BOH teams, • Build an inclusive, high-morale, hospitality-driven culture, • Implement performance reviews, recognition programs, and succession planning, • Full responsibility for store-level financial performance: revenue, profitability, EBITDA, • Partner with leadership to forecast, set goals, and plan long-term strategy, • Use POS, inventory, and labor systems to guide business decisions, • Implement cost control measures and operational efficiencies, • Strong leadership and coaching abilities; builds high-performing, diverse teams, • Culinary creativity paired with disciplined kitchen execution, • Deep understanding of FOH/BOH operations and hospitality best practices, • Financial literacy: labor, COGS, P&L management, and budgeting, • Guest-centric mindset with a passion for exceptional service, • Ability to adapt quickly and make data-informed decisions, • EBITDA & net profitability, • Food Cost % & Labor %, • Employee turnover & retention, • Guest satisfaction & reviews, • Training completion rates, • Health inspection & audit scores, • Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field (Required), • ServSafe Certification (Required), • Minimum 5 years in a Chef‑Operator, Executive Chef, or General Manager role, • Proven experience with menu development, kitchen operations, and P&L ownership, • Experience opening new restaurants or leading high‑growth environments (Highly Preferred) This role offers the rare opportunity to lead two brand-new restaurant openings, shape their culinary identity, and drive long-term success. If you're a visionary culinary leader who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑impact environments, we want to meet you.