Lead Restaurant GM - People-First, Growth & Impact

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Free meals while you work

Career growth with Thrive

Job summary

QDOBA Mexican Eats, part of Thrive Restaurant Group, is seeking a General Manager in Charlotte, NC. You’ll lead by example, energize your team, and deliver unforgettable guest experiences while managing budgets, scheduling, and daily operations.

As the GM, you’ll hire and train a high-performing team, nurture future leaders, and foster a culture of growth and accountability. Nights and weekends are expected, with opportunities for career progression and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant management (fast casual or full service preferred)
• A track record of building strong teams & mentoring future leaders
• Budget-savvy, people-smart, and solutions-focused
• You communicate like a pro 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

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Communication

Operations management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

QDOBA Mexican Eats, part of Thrive Restaurant Group, is seeking a General Manager in Charlotte, NC. You’ll lead by example, energize your team, and deliver unforgettable guest experiences while managing budgets, scheduling, and daily operations.

As the GM, you’ll hire and train a high-performing team, nurture future leaders, and foster a culture of growth and accountability. Nights and weekends are expected, with opportunities for career progression and benefits.