Restaurant GM - Path to Ownership, Hands-On Leader

The Restaurant Zone; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

HSA w/ employer contribution

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Accident

401(k) with 4% safe-harbor match

Meal discounts

Paid training

EAP

Job summary

The Restaurant Zone in Peoria, IL is seeking a Restaurant General Manager – Path to Ownership to lead operations on the floor and drive performance. Salary is $70,000–$75,000 per year plus bonus, with a clear path to ownership for top performers who demonstrate strong leadership and results.

You’ll manage the dining room, drive-through, and line, build a high-performing team, own the P&L, and uphold food safety and hospitality standards across the operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QSR or fast-casual GM experience (required)
• Fluency in P&L — you can quote your food cost and labor % from memory
• Hands-on leadership style; consistent work history
• Owner's mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead the line, drive-through, and dining room — wherever you're needed
• Build and retain a high-performing team through hiring, training, and accountability
• Run your P&L: food cost, labor %, speed of service, guest scores
• Uphold food safety and hospitality standards without exception

Skills

P&L fluency

Leadership

Owner mindset

Job description

The Restaurant Zone in Peoria, IL is seeking a Restaurant General Manager – Path to Ownership to lead operations on the floor and drive performance. Salary is $70,000–$75,000 per year plus bonus, with a clear path to ownership for top performers who demonstrate strong leadership and results.

You’ll manage the dining room, drive-through, and line, build a high-performing team, own the P&L, and uphold food safety and hospitality standards across the operation.