General Manager | Perkins American Food Co. | Youngstown

JDK Management Company, LP; Alberta; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in Alberta is seeking a dedicated General Manager to oversee daily operations and staff, ensuring excellent service and adherence to company policies. Candidates should have at least 1 year of prior management experience in family dining, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Incentive plans

Medical, dental & vision plans

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off & sick time

Meal discounts

401(k) savings plan

Advancement opportunities

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of prior management experience in family dining is required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Execution of all company policies and procedures.
• Providing leadership, direction, training, and development to staff.
• Building sales and driving restaurant profitability.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Organization skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Overview

Perkins' commitment to quality and innovation began in 1958 when Matt and Ivan Perkins opened their first pancake house in Cincinnati, Ohio. Today's Perkins still serves pancakes and excels at breakfast fare. Perkins offers about 100 breakfast, lunch, and dinner items with signature dishes including specialty omelets, melt sandwiches, hearty entrees, and salads. The most iconic piece of Perkins is our pie.

At Perkins, we take great pride in our service, experience, and feeding folks what they like. It’s the cornerstone of our company, and the thing that keeps us going after all these years. With nearly 300 company-owned and franchised locations in 32 states and two Canadian provinces, we’re proud of how far we’ve come. Perkins American Food Co. is franchised by JDK Management Company - a family of hospitality and service companies since 1982.

Job Summary

Perkins American Food Co. is looking for a General Manager who is dedicated, ambitious and seeks opportunities to grow their career. At Perkins, General Managers are knowledgeable, friendly, and have a passion for maintaining their restaurant while providing guests with industry-leading service. The General Manager’s decisions are guided by established policies/procedures and the Regional Director.

The position of General Manager is a fast-paced role that manages the daily operations and staff of the restaurant, including:

Responsibilities

• The execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs, and systems
• Providing leadership, direction, training, and development to all direct reports
• Contributes to the success of the restaurant by building sales, hitting goals, driving restaurant profitability
• Completing all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of prior management experience in family dining is required
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification is preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and organization skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods

Benefits

• Competitive Wages - Earn more while doing what you love.
• Weekly Pay - Get your hard-earned money every week.
• 48-Hour Work Week with Flexible Scheduling - Work-life balance is important to us.
• Incentive Plans - Monthly & Quarterly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - We’ve got you covered!
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time - Take a well-deserved break!
• Meal Discounts - Enjoy delicious food on and off the clock!
• 401(k) Savings Plan - Start saving for your future, with a company match
• Advancement Opportunities - Grow your career with us.
• Commitment to Professional Development

Apply now and become a part of the team where pancakes are serious but delicious business!

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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