Restaurant General Manager — Growth, Balance & Benefits

Bob Evans Restaurants; Fostoria (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Career development

Job summary

Bob Evans Restaurants is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead staff, enforce policies, and drive sales and profitability. This role emphasizes work-life balance with early close and no late nights, and offers competitive pay up to $70,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include coaching team members, ensuring safety and quality, managing labor and food costs, and delivering exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• 4–6 years of leadership experience in family, fast-food, or casual dining
• College and/or culinary schooling preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and staff according to company policies and procedures
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop employees; direct work and appraise performance
• Coach and mentor team members to ensure guest satisfaction and operational excellence
• Maximize sales, control costs, and ensure profitability; manage P&L and budgeting
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with OSHA and local codes
• Communicate performance to management and cascade company programs and initiatives
• Monitor inventory, labor, and food costs; optimize schedules and productivity
• Maintain facility and asset management; uphold brand standards and guest service

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & organization

Guest service

Computer skills

Problem solving

Team building

Multi-project management

Professional appearance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College/culinary schooling preferred

Job description

Bob Evans Restaurants is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead staff, enforce policies, and drive sales and profitability. This role emphasizes work-life balance with early close and no late nights, and offers competitive pay up to $70,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include coaching team members, ensuring safety and quality, managing labor and food costs, and delivering exceptional guest service.