Restaurant General Manager

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) with company match

Free QDOBA meals while you work (yes,

Career growth with Thrive backing

Valued workplace where you’re seen and

Flexible work environment

Job summary

QDOBA Mexican Eats, part of Thrive Restaurant Group, is seeking a General Manager to lead a fast-paced team in Fayetteville, NC. You will own guest experiences, champion a people-first culture, and drive daily operations from opening to close.

The role requires 2+ years in restaurant management, a track record of building strong teams, and budget-savvy leadership. Competitive salary with bonus, benefits, and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant management; fast casual or full service preferred.
• Proven ability to build strong teams and mentor future leaders.
• Budget-savvy, people-smart, and solutions-focused.
• Excellent communication and hustle with heart.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and energize the team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.
• Hire, train, and develop a dream team that embodies the QDOBA magic.
• Own the numbers: budgets, inventory, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Foster growth, accountability, and a positive culture.
• Build community connections to turn guests into regulars.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and excellence from open to close.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Budget management

Communication

Flexible schedule

Job description

Fuel Your Future with Flavor. Lead with Purpose. Are you a people-powered, flavor-forward, taco-loving legend? Then we’ve got a leadership opportunity that’s as bold as our burritos. QDOBA Mexican Eats is on the hunt for a General Manager who’s ready to bring the heat, leading with passion, purpose, and plenty of queso.

When you join QDOBA, you’re not just stepping into a restaurant - you’re stepping into the Thrive Restaurant Group family. That means heart, soul, integrity, and a seriously awesome people-first culture that believes you can thrive at work and in life.

What You'll Be Dishing Out:

• 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

Ingredients for a Rock Star GM:

• 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.

Why You'll Love Rolling with Us:

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off + holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Free QDOBA meals while you work (yes, really!)
• Career growth with a growing brand backed by Thrive
• A workplace where you’re seen, heard, and valued

QDOBA and Thrive Restaurant Group are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note: This is a job posting. A full job description is available upon request or will be provided during onboarding.

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