Growth & Operations General Manager

Carl's Jr 330; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

Employee Discount

Paid Training

Job summary

Carl's Jr 330 in Carlsbad is seeking a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the local unit. You will shape strategy, lead people, and set policies to drive performance and profitability.

The role requires thoughtful leadership, confident decision-making, and a focus on developing talent. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, monitor financials, and ensure health and safety standards across the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role.
• Experience in planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of business processes (finance, HR, procurement, operations).
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• BSc/BA in Business or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Design strategy and set growth goals.
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses.
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally.
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees.
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance.
• Direct the employee assessment process.
• Prepare regular reports for upper management.
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations.
• Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors).
• Hire and staff unit.
• Motivate and train future leaders.

Skills

General Manager experience

Budget planning

Business processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Business degree

Education

BSc/BA in Business

MSc/MA is a plus

Job description

Carl's Jr 330 in Carlsbad is seeking a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the local unit. You will shape strategy, lead people, and set policies to drive performance and profitability.

The role requires thoughtful leadership, confident decision-making, and a focus on developing talent. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, monitor financials, and ensure health and safety standards across the restaurant.