QSR General Manager — Lead a Fast-Paced Travel Plaza Team

Applegreen Travel Plazas; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking a General Manager for a quick service restaurant inside a travel plaza on a major highway. You will oversee daily operations, lead a dedicated team, and ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and food safety compliance, plus the ability to hire, train, and develop staff while maintaining brand standards and collaborating with partners and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in QSR is preferred.
• Strong multitasking and delegation abilities.
• Ability to maintain brand standards.
• Customer service orientation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day QSR operations and drive profitability.
• Manage budgets, inventory, labor costs, and reporting.
• Ensure brand standards and food safety compliance.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain staff.
• Collaborate with Brand Partners and support teams.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and communities.

Skills

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Judgment and discretion

Profitability drive

Customer satisfaction

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking a General Manager for a quick service restaurant inside a travel plaza on a major highway. You will oversee daily operations, lead a dedicated team, and ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and food safety compliance, plus the ability to hire, train, and develop staff while maintaining brand standards and collaborating with partners and maintenance teams.