Fast Food General Managers/Managers

Recruiting Plus LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Leadership development

Employee meal discounts

Job summary

Recruiting Plus, LLC is seeking a driven Restaurant Manager/General Manager to lead fast-paced QSR operations in the St. Louis metro area. You will drive guest satisfaction, sales, and operational excellence while building a strong team culture.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of restaurant management experience, strong leadership, and financial acumen. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (QSR or fast food preferred).
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, and financial performance.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Create employee schedules and manage labor costs.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and health department standards.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Achieve sales, profitability, and performance goals.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and accountable work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Labor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Restaurant Manager / General Manager (Fast Food / Quick Service)

Location: St. Louis, MO., Metro Area Along with Pontoon Beach, IL, Granite City & Belleville, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $48,000–$70,000 annually (based experience) + Bonus Opportunities

Join Our Team!

We are seeking an energetic, results-driven Restaurant Manager / General Manager to lead daily operations in a fast-paced Quick Service Restaurant (QSR). This leadership role is responsible for delivering outstanding guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, driving sales, and ensuring operational excellence.

If you're passionate about leadership, customer service, and building successful teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Create employee schedules and manage labor costs.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and health department standards.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Achieve sales, profitability, and performance goals.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and accountable work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (QSR or fast food preferred).
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, and financial performance.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• General Manager experience in a Quick Service Restaurant.
• Experience with high-volume restaurant operations.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Monthly and annual bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid training and leadership development
• Employee meal discounts
• Supportive team culture

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Recruiting Plus, LLC , a company with over 48 years of restaurant operations and recruiting experience, has partnered with many national chains to recruit talented Restaurant Managers for them at all levels of the organization. Many of those chains don't advertise for these critical positions. No fees involved for us to get you an introduction into these outstanding restaurant companies. We specialize in connecting the appropriate candidate with the best available position. We are currently recruiting General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Restaurant Managers, Fast Track General Managers, and Culinary Managers in many markets across the country.