General Manager

Hirebridge; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary insurance options

Food and shoe discounts

Identity theft protection

Daily pay

Tuition reimbursement

Anniversary recognition

Employee referral program

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Dairy Queen in Columbia, TN is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, drive sales, and uphold brand standards. You will be the ultimate owner of store performance, mentor a Smile Server team, and ensure profitability through strong execution of systems and policies.

This salaried role expects about 50 hours per week and requires hands-on leadership, P&L oversight, and a commitment to exceptional service, cleanliness, and food safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a restaurant general manager or in food service leadership.
• Experience managing profit & loss, inventory, labor and scheduling.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass background and motor vehicle checks.
• Possession of Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification (where required).
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations and ensure compliance with policies, standards, and laws.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective systems and processes.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Maintain quality, service, and cleanliness standards.
• Manage staffing, inventory, and scheduling to meet demand.
• Commit to approximately 50 hours per week.

Skills

Restaurant GM experience

P&L management

Staff leadership

Operational leadership

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview:

The Dairy Queen General Manager is the ultimate leader of their store and has last line accountability for the successful operation, growth, and profitability of their Dairy Queen location.The General Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure the restaurant operates in accordance with all established policies, procedures, standards, Company values, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.The Restaurant General Manager maximizes sales and profitability through the execution of systems and processes that result in superior quality, service, and cleanliness. The General Manager recruits, hires, trains, coaches, develops, and retains a best-in-class team of Smile Servers capable of delivering the Dairy Queen brand experience to our fans.This is a salaried position with an expected weekly commitment of 50 hours per week, which may change based on business demands.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years previous experience as a restaurant general manager or a similar role in food service leadership.
• Previous experience managing profit & loss (P&L), inventory, labor and scheduling.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass a background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Possession of Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification (where required).
• Flexible availability based on business demands, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Our Benefits:

• health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• flexible spending accounts
• a variety of voluntary insurance options
• food and shoe discounts
• identity theft protection
• daily pay
• tuition reimbursement
• anniversary recognition
• an employee referral program
• bereavement leave