General Manager

Hirebridge; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Dairy Queen General Manager in Lexington, KY leads store operations with full accountability for growth and profitability, delivering brand standards and local compliance. This salaried role requires about 50 hours weekly and strong leadership to recruit, train, and retain a best-in-class team.

You’ll oversee P&L, inventory, labor and scheduling, and ensure excellent guest experiences, while adhering to policy, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a restaurant general manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing P&L, inventory, labor, and scheduling.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass background and motor vehicle record 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

• Leading store operations and ensuring profitability and growth.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and retaining a top-performing team.
• Oversight of health, safety, and brand standards to deliver quality service.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Inventory control

Labor scheduling

Team development

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