General Manager

C5 Chicken LLC - Layne's Chicken Fingers; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Texas is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and lead a high-performing team. You will ensure guest satisfaction, drive sales, and uphold quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

As GM, you’ll hire and train staff, schedule labor to meet business goals, manage inventory and costs, and foster a positive, energetic culture that reflects Layne’s pride in Texas hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual, fast food, or drive-thru preferred).
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable with POS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and excellent guest service
• Hire, train, and develop team members to foster a positive, high-performing culture
• Create and manage schedules to optimize labor and meet business goals
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and ensure food quality and consistency
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and company standards
• Drive sales and profitability while maintaining an outstanding customer experience
• Lead by example, promoting a positive, team-focused environment

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join Layne’s Chicken Fingers, a Texas favorite since 1994! We’re expanding quickly and seeking an experienced General Manager to lead one of our locations. As GM, you’ll oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, build and develop a high-performing team, and ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment and love leading with heart, hustle, and humor, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and excellent guest service
• Hire, train, and develop team members to foster a positive, high-performing culture
• Create and manage schedules to optimize labor and meet business goals
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and ensure food quality and consistency
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and company standards
• Drive sales and profitability while maintaining an outstanding customer experience
• Lead by example, promoting a positive, team-focused environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual, fast food, or drive-thru preferred)
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable with POS systems and Microsoft Office
• ServSafe certification preferred

Why Layne’s?

We keep it simple: Chicken Fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, and our Secret Sauce. That means fast service, great food, and a fun, supportive culture. At Layne’s, you’ll join a team that’s:

• Positive, hardworking, and people-focused
• Rooted in Texas pride with a growing footprint across the state
• Committed to quality—from food to guest experience
• Dedicated to your growth, with real advancement opportunities

We believe great people make great restaurants. Lead with heart, hustle, and humor—join Layne’s Chicken Fingers today!