Restaurant General Manager

Diversified Restaurant Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,863 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DRG Cares Grant Program

Employee Assistance Program

Education Benefits

DailyPay

Job summary

A restaurant management company is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Kansas City. This role involves overseeing daily operations, developing team members into leaders, and ensuring high standards in customer service and food quality. The ideal candidate has at least two years of restaurant experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive pay range of $19.50-$25.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of restaurant experience with proven lead experience on all shifts.
• Ability to read, speak, comprehend, and write in English.
• Maintain current Health Card according to state or local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify a team with high potential and develop them into leaders.
• Achieve and maintain world-class operations.
• Serve as the ultimate decision-maker for the restaurants.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Customer Service

Financial Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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The starting pay for this position is between $19.50-$25.00 per hour depending on experience and availability.

Benefits

• DRG Cares Grant Program – Grants to assist employees with life challenges and financial assistance
• DRG Savings Marketplace – Exclusive access to discounts for DRG employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits – GED reimbursement, free second language education, etc.
• DailyPay – Program that allows you to get your paychecks daily

…and much more!

About the Role

A General Manager is a leader who is able to build a team and develop the existing team of top performers by training and developing skills, providing clear, consistent direction, and recognizing individual and team contributions. A GM oversees recruiting, training, management, P&L, and overall operations of the restaurant to ensure excellent customer service, high quality foods, people development, food safety, store cleanliness, and maximum profitability. A GM also oversees communication, acts as a liaison with other leadership, and facilitates a focus on the company’s culture and values.

About Diversified Restaurant Group

We pride ourselves on being a large company with a small‑company feel. Every person that works here is part of the DRG Family! What started as a 30‑unit Taco Bell business in 2012 has grown into a 240+ unit, multi‑brand operation. Today, DRG operates Taco Bell restaurants in California, Kansas, Missouri, and Nevada, as well as Arby’s restaurants in Alaska, California, and Nevada. We have more than 6,000 team members and continue to grow every day.

Core Values

• Accountability
• Commitment

What you will do

• Identify a team with high potential and develop them into leaders.
• Achieve and maintain world‑class operations, including a successful and well‑developed crew, pristine restaurants that serve excellent food, and strong financials.
• Maintain and drive high standards and expectations around food quality, customer service, food safety, and store cleanliness by empowering teams in every restaurant.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of and the ability to perform every job in the restaurant.
• Serve as the ultimate decision‑maker for the restaurants and be held accountable for all performance.
• Engage in clear, consistent communications with field leadership and restaurant staff on a frequent basis.
• Show respect for individual team members and appreciation for their efforts and contributions.
• Build an effective team through training and development; provide meaningful and timely performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain consistent strong financial results.

Are you qualified?

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: Two years of restaurant experience with proven lead experience on all shifts.
• Ability to read, speak, comprehend, and write in English.
• Maintain current Health Card according to state or local requirements.
• Reliable transportation.
• Pass a criminal background check including MVR.
• Pass SERV Safe Certification Course and Exam.
• This position requires an expected 50‑hour work week.
• Open availability (nights, weekends, holidays, varies depending on business needs).

Disclaimer

You are applying to Diversified Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Taco Bell and Arby’s Corp. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

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