Restaurant General Manager

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Paid vacation and PTO after qualifying

Scholarship opportunities

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Free meal per shift

Employee discounts

Job summary

KFC in Ohio seeks a Restaurant General Manager to lead a dynamic team, recruit and train staff, and uphold brand standards. You will drive profitability while maintaining exceptional customer experiences and a positive culture. The role emphasizes team development, conflict resolution, and strategic scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

You will coach and mentor managers, oversee training, and ensure operational excellence across all shifts, with a focus on equity and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Proven ability to improve performance based on P&L analysis.
• Proficient with digital tools and platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Solid understanding of restaurant maintenance programs.
• Champion of KFC culture and values, focusing on equity and belonging.
• Experienced in recognizing and motivating teams and in recruiting top talent.
• Adaptable to change and experienced in supporting change management.
• Adheres to corporate policies and Occupational Health and Food Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and conduct orientations ensuring a strong, well-prepared team.
• Develop a comprehensive training plan and mentor managers and trainers.
• Recognize and reward outstanding team performance regularly.
• Engage with customers and swiftly resolve issues to ensure a positive experience.
• Strategically schedule staff and coach on KFC brand standards.
• Analyze financial performance, manage the budget, and maximize profitability.
• Monitor competitors and enhance digital presence and loyalty programs.
• Lead product rollout meetings to ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Restaurant management

People management

P&L analysis

Digital tools proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Description: Restaurant General ManagerAbout the Job:As the Restaurant General Manager, you'll lead a dynamic team, handpicking and training the best crew to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Imagine the pride you'll feel in setting the gold standard that others aspire to. You'll oversee the recruitment and training of your team, guiding them toward promotions and empowering them to build successful careers. By cultivating a team of top performers, you'll create a vibrant, optimistic, and rewarding culture. Your success will be reflected in the achievements of your team.The Day-to-Day:Recruit, onboard, and conduct orientations ensuring a strong, well-prepared team.Develop a comprehensive training plan, mentoring Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors, and Team Member Trainers, while overseeing the execution of all training and development initiatives.Recognize and reward outstanding Team Member performance regularly, fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging.Address and resolve conflicts promptly, maintaining a positive work environment.Personally engage with customers, swiftly resolving any issues to ensure a positive experience.Strategically schedule staff to optimize customer service, coach the management team on KFC brand standards, and lead product rollout meetings to ensure successful implementation.Analyze the restaurant’s financial performance, manage the budget, and develop strategies to maximize profitability without compromising customer experience.Stay informed about competitors and aim to exceed their standards in all aspects, including digital presence and loyalty programs.Is This You?Prefer 5 years of restaurant or retail management experience with a strong track record in people management.Proven ability to improve performance based on P&L analysis.Proficient with digital tools and platforms.Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.Solid understanding of restaurant maintenance programs.Champion of KFC’s culture and values, focusing on equity, inclusion, and belonging.Experienced in recognizing and motivating teams, with a successful track record in people development.Skilled in recruiting top talent and training both high and under-performing employees.Adaptable to change and experienced in supporting change management.Adheres to corporate policies and Occupational Health and Food Safety standards.Work Hard, Play Hard:Competitive payBonus eligiblePaid vacation and additional Paid Time Off after qualifyingScholarship opportunitiesCareer advancement and professional developmentMedical benefits with qualification401(k) retirement planHealth and wellness programsPerks! Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships, and moreFree meal each shiftEnvironmental Requirements:Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.Working with flour and other food products.Fast-paced environment with high noise levels.Physical Requirements:Ability to stand for prolonged periods.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to perform repetitive tasks.