Assistant General Manager — New-Store Opening Leader

Wendy's | RFG Foods; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

ServSafe certification & training

Uniforms provided

Health insurance / 401(k)

Career progression to GM

Job summary

Wendy's — Fayetteville / Greenland, AR is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help launch a new store and run it day to day. You will lead shifts, supervise line work, and be ready to step in for the General Manager to ensure guests receive high‑quality service.

This hands‑on role requires strong leadership, unit‑level P&L awareness, and a commitment to food safety and hospitality standards. Salary starts at $40k, plus quarterly bonuses and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in quick‑service/fast‑casual settings.
• Experience running shifts solo: opening, closing, cash handling, leading a crew of 6–12.
• Comfortable working the line and performing hands‑on duties.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or ability to earn within 30 days (cost covered).
• 18+ with reliable transportation; pass a background check.
• Basic computer skills: scheduling, inventory, and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the restaurant as manager in charge, set pace, maintain service times, quality, and cleanliness.
• Work the line alongside the crew during peaks across various stations.
• Hire, train, and coach crew and shift leads; oversee onboarding and certification training.
• Create and manage staff schedules aligned to labor plans; adjust staffing to sales.
• Control food costs: place orders, receive deliveries, track inventory, reduce waste.
• Handle cash: drawer counts, deposits, audits, and variance follow‑up.
• Own guest experience on shifts; promptly resolve complaints per Wendy's hospitality standards.
• Keep the store audit‑ready: food safety, health dept, OSHA, and QSC standards.
• Complete shift paperwork and report daily sales and labor to GM.
• Act as GM in the GM’s absence with full accountability for store results.

Skills

Leadership

Cash handling

Staff training

Scheduling

Food safety

Guest service

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Scheduling software

Excel

Job description

Wendy's — Fayetteville / Greenland, AR is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help launch a new store and run it day to day. You will lead shifts, supervise line work, and be ready to step in for the General Manager to ensure guests receive high‑quality service.

This hands‑on role requires strong leadership, unit‑level P&L awareness, and a commitment to food safety and hospitality standards. Salary starts at $40k, plus quarterly bonuses and growth potential.