Restaurant Operations Leader

CKE Restaurants, Inc.; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant General Manager for a Hardee’s location in Illinois. The RGM will direct daily operations, model our core values, and drive performance in people, customer, sales, and profit.

The role requires leading from the front, coaching staff, ensuring food safety, and partnering with HR to address employee relations and compliance across shifts and locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in restaurant operation.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily restaurant operations to meet brand standards.
• Coach and develop restaurant staff to improve performance and talent pipeline.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance through training and audits.
• Analyze sales, labor, and controllables to drive margin and growth.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee relations and training.

Skills

Leadership development

Customer service excellence

Operations management

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CKE Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant General Manager for a Hardee’s location in Illinois. The RGM will direct daily operations, model our core values, and drive performance in people, customer, sales, and profit.

The role requires leading from the front, coaching staff, ensuring food safety, and partnering with HR to address employee relations and compliance across shifts and locations.