General Manager

Wendy's; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shifts

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical/Dental Insurance

401k with company match after 1 year

Job summary

A major restaurant chain is seeking an operations-focused General Manager for its Galax, Virginia location. This position requires strong leadership, a passion for customer service, and the ability to exceed business objectives. Responsibilities include managing the restaurant, developing staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving sales. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of management experience in a restaurant environment. This role offers meal discounts, flexible hours, and a bonus program.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of restaurant management or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety procedures, restaurant operations, and P&L management.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations promoting customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop your team, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Drive sales and profitability while maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Description

Join a company that values leadership, teamwork, and growth. We’re looking for a dynamic, operations-focused General Manager to lead one of our Wendy’s restaurant locations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about leadership, and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, strong operational performance, and a People Excellence culture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

General Managers provide the vision and leadership to all Crew, Shift Supervisors and Restaurant Managers to ensure that each customer's expectations are exceeded every visit and that the restaurant achieves or exceeds its business objectives every shift, every day.

General Managers:

• Understand that growth is as much about people as it is about dollars.
• Inspire team members to go above and beyond.
• Ensure every item served is Wendy's quality.
• Keep the Wendy's spirit alive in the restaurant.
• Help every team member advance by developing their skills.
• Create a Team of customer-oriented, highly productive employees.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Team environment.
• Free meal during your shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Raises.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Medical/Dental Insurance.
• 401k with company match after 1 year.

We Get It. We Get You.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All races, religions, nationalities, genders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome. We also provide reasonable accommodation to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform the essential functions of the job.

This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.

Requirements

As a General Manager, you will oversee all restaurant operations, lead and develop your team, ensure compliance with food safety and operational standards, and drive both sales and profitability.

Additional Requirements

• 3–4 years of restaurant management or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety procedures, restaurant operations, and P&L management.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams at all levels.
• Experience with recruiting, interviewing, training, and performance management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of employment laws (federal, state, and local).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and travel locally as needed.
• College degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Train and monitor proper cash-handling procedures.
• Ensure security of equipment, product, and company assets.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with Safety Audits.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and follow up on equipment issues immediately

ABOUT THIS LOCATION

This location is located in the Galax area. We offer flexible hours, meal discounts and a lucrative bonus program, along with opportunities to grow your career with our organization.

Join our team today!