Restaurant General Manager

Martin Recruiting Partners; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Martin Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-performing fast casual/QSR restaurant in Champaign, IL. You will oversee daily operations, recruit and develop a strong team, and drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and safety standards.

The role demands a proven track record in high-volume restaurant leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience in Fast Casual or QSR required.
• Proven success leading a high-volume restaurant operation.
• Strong people leadership and team-development skills.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, sales, and profitability.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to recruit, retain, and develop a winning team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety.
• Manage labor, food costs, and other key performance metrics.
• Build a strong team culture focused on accountability and performance.
• Develop future leaders and create opportunities for team advancement.
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Skills

GM experience

High-volume ops

People leadership

Labor & cost control

Communication skills

Operational excellence

Team development

Job description

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-performing restaurant operation in the Champaign, IL area. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong restaurant leader who is passionate about people, hospitality, and delivering outstanding operational results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team
• Drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety
• Manage labor, food costs, and other key performance metrics
• Build a strong team culture focused on accountability and performance
• Develop future leaders and create opportunities for team advancement
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment

What We’re Looking For

• Previous General Manager experience in Fast Casual or QSR required
• Proven success leading a high-volume restaurant operation
• Strong people leadership and team-development skills
• Experience managing labor, food costs, sales, and profitability
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence
• Ability to recruit, retain, and develop a winning team

What We Offer

• Performance-based bonus
• Benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the restaurant and team

If you're a proven Fast Casual or QSR leader ready for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for confidential consideration.