General Manager

AG Foundry - Recruiting & Staffing; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

2 weeks paid time off

Free meals and employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager in Milwaukee to lead the development of a new restaurant location. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of restaurant management experience, focusing on team development and operational excellence. This full-time role involves improving restaurant performance, guest satisfaction, and overseeing a new store opening. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual or full service).
• Proven success in new store opening and operation turnarounds.
• High standards for food quality, safety, and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all aspects of restaurant performance.
• Lead a turnaround of the Greenfield restaurant.
• Transition to serve as the GM in pre‑opening planning for new store.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Leadership and communication skills

Data-driven management

Understanding of P&L and cost controls

Job description

AG Foundry - Recruiting & Staffing provided pay range

This range is provided by AG Foundry - Recruiting & Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from AG Foundry - Recruiting & Staffing

Our client, a Franchisee of Naf Naf Grill, is looking for a General Manager to join their team!.

They are growing across Wisconsin and they're looking for an experienced General Manager to lead and develop Greenfield restaurant and help spearhead the opening of our new downtown Milwaukee location later this spring.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands‑on operator who excels at both team development and new store execution.

Responsibilities

As General Manager, you’ll take ownership of all aspects of restaurant performance driving sales, improving operations, and building high-performing teams.

Immediate Focus – Greenfield

• Lead a turnaround of the Greenfield restaurant by improving operations, guest satisfaction, and profitability.
• Recruit, train, and motivate a strong team culture centered on accountability and hospitality.
• Analyze operational metrics and implement improvements to drive traffic and margins.
• Coach and develop Shift Leads and team members to ensure consistency and growth readiness.

Upcoming Focus – Downtown Milwaukee New Store Opening

• Transition to serve as the GM in pre‑opening planning, staffing, and training for New Store Opening.
• Ensure operational standards, culture, and systems are replicated successfully in the new location.
• Oversee the opening execution and performance ramp‑up.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual or full service)
• Proven success in new store opening and operation turnarounds.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to inspire teams and hold them accountable
• Data‑driven management style with solid understanding of P&L and cost controls
• High standards for food quality, safety, and guest service
• Someone who is excited about building teams and generating profits.
• Competitive salary + monthly performance bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible 3 months after completing training)
• 2 weeks paid time off (eligible 6 months after completing training.)
• Free meals and employee discounts
• Career advancement opportunities within a multi‑unit franchisee

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries: Food and Beverage Retail

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