General Manager- Chick-Fil-A

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Blairstown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers is looking for a General Manager for a quick service restaurant in New Jersey. You will manage daily operations, ensuring profitability while leading a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in QSR, is customer-focused, and can work a flexible schedule. The role offers a range of benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or manager in a quick service restaurant.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible on-site schedule approximately 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of associates and managers.
• Maintain operating budgets and inventory controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong team.

Skills

Team management

Delegation

Issue resolution

Multi-tasking

Customer satisfaction

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

General Manager QSR

As the General Manager of a quick service restaurant (QSR), you will be responsible for managing the overall day‑to‑day operations and profitability of a food and beverage concept located inside a travel plaza on a major highway. This position is charged with operating an assigned quick service restaurant (QSR) and leading a dedicated team that achieves or exceeds the targeted financial and performance metrics.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day‑to‑day activities of associates and managers within the QSR to achieve or exceed targeted objectives around sales, speed of service, customer satisfaction, brand standards, and food quality & safety standards.
• Maintain operating budgets, inventory controls, food and labor costs, gross profit, and reporting.
• Ensure the QSR consistently meets or exceeds brand standards and food safety requirements.
• Foster an engaging work culture of learning, development, and recognition.
• Consistently recruit, develop, and retain a strong team to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Responsible for the hiring, coaching, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, or transfer of the QSR team.
• Monitor and enforce cash handling policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures along with local, state, & federal laws.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues and complaints in a professional and timely manner, ensuring positive and long‑term customer relationships.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of support partners such as Brand Partners, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Finance, and Facilities & Maintenance.
• Maintain seamless, cooperative relationships with business partners, vendors, and the communities.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Ability to operate in and lead a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates team management, delegation, and issue resolution skills and the ability to multi‑task.
• Uses judgment and discretion to resolve less routine questions and problems.
• Proven ability to drive profitable growth while improving customer and associate satisfaction.
• Proficient computer skills.
• ServSafe Certification Preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education development (GED) equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or unit‑level manager in a quick service restaurant.
• Available to work a flexible on‑site schedule approximately 50 hours per week including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for an extended period of time; frequently bend, twist, lift and carry at least 20 pounds.
• Occasionally attend meetings or travel to support other locations.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedules
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
• Education Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Meal Discount
• Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).