Restaurant GM — Lead, Grow, Flexible Hours

WKS Restaurant Group; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WKS Restaurant Group is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, drive profitability, and lead a team of employees in Kentucky. You will manage staffing, training, scheduling, and brand standards while maintaining exceptional guest service and safety practices.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and ServSafe certification, with accountability for financial performance and compliance across all areas of the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum classroom or on‑the‑job training in restaurant leadership.
• ServSafe certification required to ensure consistent food safety practices.
• Experience guiding teams and maintaining standards across a high‑volume operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the restaurant team, including hiring, training, and coaching.
• Oversee daily operations: scheduling, inventory, payroll, and equipment checks.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and food safety compliance.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and brand standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Food safety

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

WKS Restaurant Group is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, drive profitability, and lead a team of employees in Kentucky. You will manage staffing, training, scheduling, and brand standards while maintaining exceptional guest service and safety practices.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and ServSafe certification, with accountability for financial performance and compliance across all areas of the operation.