Restaurant GM: Lead High-Impact Operations & Team

Wendy; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Bonus Potential

Free Meals while Working*

College Assistance

Education Rewards/ GED Assistance

Company Chaplain

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonus

Tenure Recognition

Holiday Pay (Thanksgiving & Christmas)

Opportunity for Advancement

Sick Pay

Uniforms

Vacation

Company Match 401k

Employee Assistance Program (ComPsych)

Unity Care

Job summary

Wendy’s is hiring a General Manager to lead a Wendy’s restaurant in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will drive daily operations, deliver exceptional guest service, and manage staffing, budgets, and quality standards. You’ll build a high-performing team, foster a positive culture, and pursue profit objectives with integrity.

The role focuses on staffing, training, operations leadership, and community engagement, with opportunity for advancement in a multi-unit organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Ability to lead and develop a team while delivering guest service.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure cleanliness, safety, and quality.
• Lead hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluations of staff.
• Manage budgets, labor, food costs, and profitability to meet goals.
• Drive sales through local promotions, marketing, and customer service initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Prepare regular financial reports and manage inventory and vendor relations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work culture and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Management experience

Job description

Wendy’s is hiring a General Manager to lead a Wendy’s restaurant in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will drive daily operations, deliver exceptional guest service, and manage staffing, budgets, and quality standards. You’ll build a high-performing team, foster a positive culture, and pursue profit objectives with integrity.

The role focuses on staffing, training, operations leadership, and community engagement, with opportunity for advancement in a multi-unit organization.