Market General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant operator is looking for a Market General Manager to oversee multiple locations in Mississippi. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in multi-unit management in the QSR sector, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build effective teams while ensuring compliance with company standards. This is a full-time role offering a unique opportunity to drive success in a thriving environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of multi-unit experience in the QSR field.
• 5 years of restaurant/retail management experience.
• Self-motivated and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and development in the market.
• Recruit and hire management team.
• Manage P&L and asset responsibilities.
• Build strong teams and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team building

Recognition and engagement

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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West Quality Food Service, Inc. is a 47 year old company with restaurants in Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama. West Quality Food Service, Inc. has a proven track record of success and operates as a premier operator within its brand. We are looking to take this company to the next level of excellence with proactive, self‑motivated, ethical multi‑unit managers who are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the culture, standards and performance in their market exceed the company expectations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the training and development in the market
• Recruiting and hiring management along with “Bench Management”
• P&L and asset management – which includes but is not limited to Sales, Labor, F&P, OMC management.
• Building a FUN recognition culture that models the corporate mission and culture
• Inspect restaurants weekly at minimum to insure compliance with the standards
• Build strong teams in the restaurant and market to deliver the “Promise” to every guest
• Engage in clear, consistent communications with field leadership and restaurant staff on a daily basis
• Demonstrate the highest level of integrity, respect for individual employees, and showing appreciation for their efforts and contributions. In addition, you will be required to develop your personal recognition to present to top performers in your market
• Build an effective team of employees through training and development; supplying meaningful and timely performance feedback
• Ensure compliance of company policies and procedures (people, safety, assets, cash, etc.)

Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years of multi‑unit experience in the QSR field with 5 years of restaurant/retail management
• Self‑motivated and hungry for success
• Consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and performance
• Understand the power of recognition and engagement and have the ability to make those around them their “Best Self” by creating a culture of empowerment in their market
• Hold themselves and their team to the highest standard, and always maintain the policies and procedures prescribed by the company
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong supervisory and organizational skillsEasy interaction with diverse employees
• Knowledgeable of and ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite proficiently
• Able to travel occasionally; relocation is a plus but not mandatory

West Quality Food Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Restaurants