General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Leadership training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a seasoned Restaurant General Manager for a high-volume QSR in the Cleveland area. The role requires hands-on leadership to drive guest satisfaction, maintain brand standards, and optimize profitability.

The ideal candidate has strong QSR operations experience, proven P&L oversight, and a track record of developing staff and improving service speed during peak times. Opportunities for growth and advancement are offered within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience in QSR operations is required.
• Experience with established QSR brands such as Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC, Popeyes, or similar concepts preferred.
• Proven experience managing restaurant P&L, food costs, labor costs, and operational performance.
• Strong understanding of drive-thru operations, speed of service, food safety, and brand compliance.
• Demonstrated success recruiting, training, and retaining restaurant employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to perform multiple restaurant functions.
• Stable employment history and demonstrated career progression preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a high-volume QSR location, ensuring speed, accuracy, food quality, and exceptional guest service.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, food costs, inventory, and controllable expenses.
• Take ownership of restaurant financial performance, including P&L management and profitability.
• Drive sales, operational efficiency, speed of service, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and brand operating standards.
• Lead from the floor, working alongside the team during busy shifts and peak service periods.
• Develop future shift leaders and assistant managers while building a strong team culture.

Skills

QSR operations

Team leadership

P&L management

Brand compliance

Guest service

Job description

Cleveland, OH Area | Up to $65,000 Base + Quarterly Bonus

We are seeking an experienced QSR Restaurant General Manager to join a growing, well-established quick-service restaurant franchise in the Cleveland area.

Our ideal candidate has a strong background in QSR operations, with proven experience leading teams, managing high-volume operations, controlling costs, and driving profitability.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands the fast-paced demands of the QSR industry and can motivate employees, maintain brand standards, and deliver excellent guest service.

Restaurant General Manager Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $65,000, based on experience.
• Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• Comprehensive leadership training and development.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.

Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a high-volume QSR location, ensuring speed, accuracy, food quality, and exceptional guest service.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, food costs, inventory, and controllable expenses.
• Take ownership of restaurant financial performance, including P&L management and profitability.
• Drive sales, operational efficiency, speed of service, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and brand operating standards.
• Lead from the floor, working alongside the team during busy shifts and peak service periods.
• Develop future shift leaders and assistant managers while building a strong team culture.

Restaurant General Manager Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience in QSR operations is required.
• Experience with established QSR brands such as Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC, Popeyes, or similar concepts preferred.
• Proven experience managing restaurant P&L, food costs, labor costs, and operational performance.
• Strong understanding of drive-thru operations, speed of service, food safety, and brand compliance.
• Demonstrated success recruiting, training, and retaining restaurant employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to perform multiple restaurant functions.
• Stable employment history and demonstrated career progression preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Darren O'Dwyer