General Manager

Carl's Jr - Fountain; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JH Foods, LTD in the Colorado Springs metro is seeking a Restaurant General Manager responsible for all restaurant activities and accountability for results. The role emphasizes guest service, staff leadership, and financial stewardship.

You will lead guest service, hire and train staff, manage labor and budgeting, ensure food safety, and execute the restaurant business plan while maintaining a positive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3–5 years in a restaurant management role.
• Ability to work a 45-hour week with flexible hours as scheduled.
• Experience in guest service and restaurant operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and ensure alignment with business plan.
• Lead guest service and resolve guest concerns promptly.
• Hire, train, and coach staff; provide regular performance feedback.
• Manage labor, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and labor law compliance.
• Ensure safe operations and a positive work environment.

Skills

Basic knowledge of computers

Financial/analytical aptitude

Organizational planning

Team building

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–5 years restaurant management experience

Job description

JH Foods, LTD is hiring Restaurant General managers for our Carl's Jr restaurants in the Colorado Springs metro area. The General Manager is ultimately responsible and accountable for all restaurant activities and assumes complete responsibility for the restaurant, as necessary. The General Manager works to ensure that all activities in the restaurant are consistent with and supportive of the restaurant’s business plan.

• Models and create an environment which ensures a positive guest service experience.
• Responds positively and quickly to guest concerns.
• Hires high quality people who demonstrate and ensure consistent guest satisfaction.
• Ensures all employees are trained and empowered to deliver total guest satisfaction.
• Continuously improves the skills, knowledge, and morale of all employees.
• Train, coach and provide regular performance feedback (positive and corrective)
• Always makes a continuous effort to maintain a fun and enjoyable working experience in the restaurant.
• Develops and executes the business plan (key elements include fiscal responsibilities, manpower planning and local restaurant marketing) for the restaurant.
• Utilizes labor effectively to meet budget.
• Responsible for financial results
• Enforces all labor laws (federal, state, and local).
• Upholds company food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements, to ensure the health and safety of our Guests and employees.
• Is of high personal integrity and treats all employees with honesty, respect, and dignity.
• Is performance oriented and driven; clearly communicates performance expectations, measures performance results, recognizes and rewards good performance

Requirements

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience 3 – 5 years in management position (preferably restaurant experience)

HOURS

Able to work a standard 45 hour work week; able to work flexible hours necessary to manage and operate the restaurant effectively. Able to work the days and hours as designated (scheduled) by the District Manager.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Financial/analytical aptitude including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overall cost management.
• Organizational, planning and time management
• Team building skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Abilities

• Work long hours.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Work around heat.
• Move throughout the restaurant and observe restaurant operations and employee work performance.
• Able to lift 50 – 75 pounds comfortably.
• Work with various cleaning products.

Pay: From $47,000-$65,000 per year not including bonus plan

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