General Manager | Quaker Steak & Lube | Bloomsburg

JDK Management Company; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Quaker Steak & Lube in Bloomsburg is seeking a General Manager to oversee all restaurant operations, develop strong leaders, and ensure execution of standards in service, food quality, and hospitality. This role reports to the Regional Director.

You will drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency while maintaining quality and hospitality standards. Manage staffing, onboarding, and training to support business needs and foster a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in family or casual dining.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and strong performance across all departments.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and team members to build a high-performing, guest-focused culture.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency while maintaining quality and hospitality standards.
• Ensure consistent execution of food safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and training to support business needs.
• Monitor financial performance, including labor, food cost, and controllable expenses.
• Resolve guest and team concerns with professionalism, fairness, and urgency.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

Strong communication

Team leadership

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

General Manager | Quaker Steak & Lube | Bloomsburg

Who we are

Founded in 1974, Quaker Steak & Lube has grown from a local cookout spot into a nationally recognized restaurant brand known for its award-winning wings, motorsports atmosphere, and legendary hospitality. JDK has continued to build on Quaker Steak & Lube's legacy by delivering memorable guest experiences rooted in great food, energetic service, and community connection. Our success is driven by people who live out our guiding principles every day: Stay Hungry, Be Humble, and Work Smart. It's how we collaborate, grow, and support one another - creating an environment where team members can thrive while delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.

The role

We are looking for a General Manager who is responsible for overseeing all restaurant operations, developing strong leaders, and ensuring consistent execution of standards in service, food quality, and hospitality. A successful General Manager builds a culture of accountability, teamwork, and pride in every shift. This position reports to the Regional Director.

What you’ll do

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and strong performance across all departments.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and team members to build a high-performing, guest-focused culture.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency while maintaining quality and hospitality standards.
• Ensure consistent execution of food safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and training to support business needs.
• Monitor financial performance, including labor, food cost, and controllable expenses.
• Resolve guest and team concerns with professionalism, fairness, and urgency.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

How you’ll thrive

• Take initiative and look for ways to improve in your daily work
• Put the team first, stay open to feedback, and lead with respect
• Communicate thoughtfully and navigate situations with good judgment

What you’ll need

• Previous management experience in family or casual dining required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain on your feet for extended periods

Why JDK

We're Hungry, Humble, and Smart - and we hire people who work the same way.

Competitive pay

$70,000 - $90,000 based on experience, with a clear path as your impact grows.

Work-life balance

A standard 48-hour work week with flexible scheduling options.

Benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. JDK participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify and your rights, please review the E-Verify Posters . Equal Opportunity Employer

The pay range for this role is:

70,000 - 90,000 USD per year (QSL 0024 Bloomsburg, PA)