Growth-Driven Restaurant GM — Lead Teams & Guest Experience

Thrive Restaurant Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) with company match

Free QDOBA meals while you work

Career growth with a growing brand

An inclusive, valued workplace

Job summary

QDOBA Mexican Eats in Charlotte, NC is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-energy, guest-focused team within Thrive Restaurant Group. You will drive performance, culture, and results from open to close, while championing growth and development for your staff.

Join a people-first culture backed by Thrive Restaurant Group, with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a growing brand.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant management (fast casual or full service preferred).
• Track record of building strong teams and mentoring future leaders.
• Budget-savvy, people-smart, and solutions-focused.
• Strong communication and hustle with heart.
• Nights, weekends, holidays? No problem—you’re all in.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example - energize your team and deliver unforgettable guest experiences
• Hire, train & develop a dream team that brings the QDOBA magic every shift
• Own the numbers - manage budgets, inventory, scheduling, and all the fun operations stuff
• Foster a culture of growth, accountability, and positivity
• Build community connections that turn guests into regulars
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and excellence from open to close

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Team building

Scheduling

Problem solving

Job description

QDOBA Mexican Eats in Charlotte, NC is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-energy, guest-focused team within Thrive Restaurant Group. You will drive performance, culture, and results from open to close, while championing growth and development for your staff.

Join a people-first culture backed by Thrive Restaurant Group, with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a growing brand.