General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $65k–$70k

Performance-based bonuses

Paid time off (vacation & holidays)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Training and onboarding support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a growth-minded General Manager to lead a high-volume quick service restaurant. This hands-on leader will drive guest satisfaction and operational excellence in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes labor and food-cost control, financial performance, and mentoring a strong management team, with relocation assistance and a clear advancement path.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant General Manager experience.
• Proven success leading and developing management teams.
• Strong understanding of labor management, food cost, and restaurant financials.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Hamburger University Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a high-performing restaurant team.
• Set and maintain high standards for food quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations to achieve performance goals.
• Control labor, food, and operating costs while driving profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Lead by example and develop future leaders within the restaurant.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience on every shift.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Guest satisfaction

Operations management

ServSafe Certification

Education

Hamburger University Graduate

Job description

Are you a people-first restaurant leader looking to take the next step in your General Manager career? We are seeking a growth-minded, hands-on General Manager to lead a high-volume quick service restaurants. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values team development, and is passionate about delivering consistent operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

General ManagerCompensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range of $65,000 – $70,000, depending on experience and with Relocation Assistance
• Monthly and quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid time off including vacation and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive training and onboarding support
• Clear advancement and long-term growth opportunities

General ManagerJob Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant General Manager experience
• Proven success leading and developing management teams
• Strong understanding of labor management, food cost, and restaurant financials
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Hamburger University Graduate

General ManagerJob Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a high-performing restaurant team
• Set and maintain high standards for food quality, service, and cleanliness
• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations to achieve performance goals
• Control labor, food, and operating costs while driving profitability
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Lead by example and develop future leaders within the restaurant
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience on every shift