General Manager

Wendy's - Deters Co - Burlington; Burlington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain is seeking a General Manager in Burlington, KY, to drive team success and operations excellence. This role includes staff training, managing food and labor costs, executing policies, and ensuring top-notch service. The ideal candidate will have a college degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in restaurant management, alongside impressive leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible full-time or part-time work schedule

Employee meal discounts

One-on-one, self-paced training

Chance for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of restaurant experience required.
• Willing to work 50+ hours per week across all shifts.
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Trains and reinforces food safety procedures.
• Monitors food inventory levels and orders product.
• Ensures fast, accurate service and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Supervising and managing staff

Fluency in English

Guest-friendly demeanor

Sense of urgency

Education

College degree or equivalent experience in operations

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Ready for the chance to help lead a restaurant and team to success? Apply for a General Manager position today!

Our team is made up of hard working, fast-paced, and dedicated staff who love what they do and those they work with. When you join us, you're joining a group who loves to serve, grow, and succeed together. As the General Manager, you're the leader of the pack. You'll teach, advise, grow, and help your staff succeed.

At Wendy's, people always come first. That includes our customers and our valued team. It's a legacy we live every day. As the General Manager, you'll pass this message on through your team and create the culture of service in your restaurant.

An ideal General Manager candidate is goal-oriented, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and works hard every day to meet and exceed your restaurant's plans.

Wendy's is one of the most opportunity-filled companies to work for. Up to 95% of our Executive Teams are promoted from within. As a General Manager, you'll have the opportunity to continue to work your way up and advance your career.

Some things you can look forward to as a General Manager:

• Flexible full-time or part-time work schedule
• Competitive pay and generous benefits, including employee meal discounts
• One-on-one, self-paced training and promotion from within
• A sense of ownership over your restaurant
• A chance to learn valuable restaurant operations

Sound like you? We want to talk. Click Apply below to get the conversation started. If our needs match yours, we'll be in touch ASAP.

COMPENSATION

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year AND PAID WEEKLY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains, monitors, and reinforces food safety procedures
• Works with the leadership team to meet sales goals
• Manages food and labor costs
• Executes company policies and procedures
• Monitors food inventory levels and orders product when necessary
• Manages and maintains safe working conditions
• Manages crew member employees in a manner that maximizes crew retention
• Interviews and hires team members
• Provides proper training for crew members
• Anticipates and identifies problems and initiates appropriate corrective action
• Maintains fast, accurate service and provides top-notch customer service to every guest that comes into our fast food restaurant
• Ensures continual improvement of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness
• Maximizes store sales goals versus budget, including participation in marketing programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree or equivalent experience in operations
• Two years of restaurant experience at a minimum
• Experience in supervising and managing staff
• Fluent English-speaking and writing skills
• Exhibit a sense of urgency
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Able to lift 35 pounds to waist level
• Guest-friendly demeanor
• Willing to assume around-the-clock responsibility for restaurant operations
• Willing to work normal schedule of 50+ hours per week (all shifts)
• ServSafe Certified