General Manager- Chick-Fil-A

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers is seeking a General Manager for their Quick Service Restaurant in Hackettstown, NJ. This role involves overseeing the daily operations, ensuring profitability, and maintaining brand and safety standards. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and foster a positive work environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in a QSR setting and is able to work flexible hours. Benefits include flexible schedules, medical insurance, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or unit-level manager in a quick service restaurant.
• ServSafe Certification Preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the QSR.
• Lead a team to achieve sales and service objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and brand standards.

Skills

Team management

Customer satisfaction

Operational budget management

Problem resolution

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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).