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Houchens Industries

Diversified employee-owned holding company

General Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Murfreesboro, TN, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Be available to work long and/or irregular hours as needed to ensure proper restaurant functioning.
  • Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours.
  • Be able to stand and walk for periods as necessary.
  • Be able to interact tactfully and courteously with guests.
  • Be able to direct and supervise subordinates.
  • Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure Company standards for quality food, service, and sanitation are met.
  • Supervise management and hourly staff.
  • Assign and direct daily work responsibilities for staff.
  • Maintain restaurant equipment and grounds in good condition.
  • Enter inventory into the restaurant’s computer system.
  • Meet Company budgetary expectations, including cost control, efficient staffing, and restaurant profit expectations.
  • Reconcile cash registers at open and close for each shift, and deposit daily restaurant receipts and proceeds at the bank.
  • Complete all administrative functions and prepare all administrative reports required by Company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all records required by Company policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal law.
  • Maintain staff compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards, and specifications.
  • Maintain staff compliance with state and federal laws governing safety and food handling.
  • Recruit, interview, select, and hire quality staff for all positions.
  • Conduct orientation and train Assistant Managers and other staff as needed.
  • Perform regular performance reviews of Assistant Managers and Shift Leaders and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling to Assistant Managers and staff.
  • Handle counseling, disciplinary action, or termination of employment for management and staff.
  • Recommend promotion, advancement, or other status changes for management and staff to Company management.
  • Develop work schedules for management and staff and post them in a timely manner.
  • Approve overtime for staff as necessary.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
  • Communicate with management, staff, guests, vendors, and the community.
  • Conduct management and staff meetings as necessary.
  • Follow Company direction and accomplish objectives set by Company.
  • Review objectives with management as necessary.
  • Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities.
  • Resolve employee complaints or concerns.

About the company

Houchens Industries is a 100% employee-owned holding company operating subsidiaries in construction, manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, and insurance. Its businesses include road and building construction, motion-control and masonry products, retail fixtures, fencing, beverages, grocery and pharmacy stores, eyewear, and insurance coverage. What sets Houchens Industries apart is its ESOP structure, giving thousands of employees ownership stakes. The goal is to build long-term value for employee-owners through diversified acquisitions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Houchens Insurance Group reached $100 million revenue in May 2025.
  • Houchens announced a 10-year WKU athletic district plan on October 27, 2025.
  • New subsidiaries like H.H. Barnum broaden manufacturing exposure and reduce category dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition integration failures from 2025-2026 deals can damage cash flow and ESOP value.
  • Heavy dependence on dealmaking makes 2026 growth vulnerable if targets dry up.
  • A large grocery or insurance write-down would hit employee ownership and senior leadership credibility.

What makes Houchens Industries unique

  • Houchens runs a 100% employee-owned ESOP across retail, manufacturing, construction, and insurance.
  • Jordan White joined in February 2026 to source acquisitions and investment opportunities.
  • Houchens keeps buying niche operators like Business Benefits and Pet Food Centers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business Journals
Sep 4th, 2024
Houchens acquires industrial supply manufacturer

The company continues to diversify its corporate portfolio.

Bowling Green Daily News
Jan 12th, 2023
Betty Jean Covey | Obituaries | bgdailynews.com

Betty retired from Houchens Industries.

The Business Journals
Dec 20th, 2022
Air Hydro Power to be acquired by Houchens Industries

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Louisville-based Air Hydro Power Inc.

WBKO
Dec 6th, 2022
Houchens Industries, Inc., partners announce $420,000 ‘Bridge the Gap’ funds awarded

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The “Bridge the Gap” program launched by Houchens Industries, Inc. and community partners, in partnership with United Way of Southern Kentucky, has now disbursed nearly $420,000 to assist those impacted by the tornadoes in December of 2021.

The Lane Report
Dec 5th, 2022
Houchens Industries promotes Patrick Coleman to VP of Finance and CFO

Chairman and CEO, Dion W. Houchins is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Coleman to the position of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Houchens Industries, Inc.