Restaurant General Manager

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Waukee (IA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly & quarterly bonus

Next-Day Pay

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision

Advancement opportunities

No late nights

Early career growth

Team culture

Gym/health support

Company outings

Profit sharing

Job summary

MLY Investments, LLC – Freddy’s of Iowa is seeking an experienced general manager to lead daily restaurant operations across Iowa locations. You’ll coach the management team, drive guest satisfaction, and oversee profitability, while maintaining high standards for food quality and safety.

The role offers a competitive base salary with monthly and quarterly bonus potential, next-day pay options, and opportunities for advancement within Freddy’s family.

Qualifications

Prior experience in restaurant general management or multi-unit leadership.
Proven success in guest service, team building, and people development.
Strong leadership skills — ability to coach, direct, and motivate a team.
Strong attention to detail, quality standards, and organizational skills.
Financial acumen — experience with inventory, scheduling, labor management, P&Ls, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations
Coach, train, and develop your management team and team members
Build a culture of excellence in guest service and food quality
Drive sales growth and profitability
Manage financial reporting, inventory, labor, and scheduling
Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
Recruit, interview, and hire top talent
Create a fun, fast-paced, and fulfilling work environment
Foster a culture of pride, service, and attention to detail

Skills

Restaurant GM experience

Leadership

Guest service

People development

Financial acumen

Team building

Job description

At MLY Investments, LLC, we are passionate about building a true Freddy’s Family — where leaders thrive, team members grow, and careers are made. We invest heavily in training and development and promote from within — many of our General Managers started as Shift Supervisors or Assistant Managers!
If you are ready to take your leadership career to the next level in a positive, growing company, we’d love to meet you.

PERKS & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000 base plus bonus

Highly competitive salary
Monthly & quarterly bonus program
Net Profit Partnership Program
Next-Day Pay available
No late nights or overnights
Paid time off
401(k) program (for eligible employees — must be age 21+ with 3 months of service)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Partial gym membership reimbursement — support for a healthy lifestyle
Company outings and seminars
Opportunities for advancement — we promote from within!
Fun, supportive team culture

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations
Coach, train, and develop your management team and team members
Build a culture of excellence in guest service and food quality
Drive sales growth and profitability
Manage financial reporting, inventory, labor, and scheduling
Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
Recruit, interview, and hire top talent
Create a fun, fast-paced, and fulfilling work environment
Foster a culture of pride, service, and attention to detail

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Prior experience in restaurant general management or multi-unit leadership
Proven success in guest service, team building, and people development
Strong leadership skills — ability to coach, direct, and motivate a team
Strong attention to detail, quality standards, and organizational skills
Financial acumen — experience with inventory, scheduling, labor management, P&Ls, and spreadsheets
Aptitude for learning, coaching, and collaboration
Focus on driving sales and profitability
Positive attitude, team-first mindset, and eagerness to grow
Flexible availability — including evenings, nights, and weekends
Dependable and punctual
Ability to stand/walk for shifts (up to 8–10 hours if needed)
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
Comfortable with bending, stooping, and occasional ladder use
Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
Background check required

ABOUT MLY INVESTMENTS, LLC – FREDDY’S OF IOWA

At MLY Investments, LLC, we operate multiple Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations across Iowa and Illinois — and we are growing!
We believe in creating a true Freddy’s Family where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We invest heavily in comprehensive training at every level and are passionate about promoting from within — many of our leaders started as Team Members and grew into management roles.
Our Freddy’s Family delivers fresh, made-to-order, craveable food with genuine hospitality, creating a fun and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team.
If you want to be part of a workplace where you can grow your career, make a positive impact, and have fun along the way, we would love to meet you.

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