Training General Manager

Leap Brands; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking a Training General Manager to lead restaurant operations while developing future General Managers and leaders.

This role is ideal for a strong QSR operator who can run a high-volume restaurant, coach people to the next level, and build a culture of accountability and performance.

You will train and support General Managers and ensure food safety and financial controls, fostering a culture of excellence across the brand's locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience.
• Proven ability to train and develop restaurant managers.
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor, food cost, sales, and controllable expenses.
• Track record of improving restaurant performance.
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to lead from the front and hold teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations including sales, labor, food cost, guest service, cleanliness, and overall profitability
• Train, coach, and develop General Managers, Assistant Managers, and future leaders
• Serve as a hands-on resource for new General Managers during their training and transition into their own restaurants
• Teach company operating procedures, food safety standards, customer service expectations, scheduling, inventory, and financial management
• Build strong management teams and identify high-potential employees for advancement
• Hold managers accountable to company standards and performance goals
• Monitor key restaurant metrics and develop action plans to improve performance
• Create a positive, high-energy culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and development
• Partner with District and Regional leadership on operational initiatives and leadership development
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company policies
• Lead by example and demonstrate what great restaurant leadership looks like every day

Skills

Restaurant management

Training & development

P&L understanding

Leadership

Job description

We are looking for a Training General Manager to lead restaurant operations while developing and preparing future General Managers and restaurant leaders. This role is ideal for a strong QSR operator who knows how to run a high-volume restaurant, build teams, and coach people to the next level.

The Training General Manager will be responsible for maintaining strong operational performance while serving as a key training resource for new and developing managers. The right candidate will lead by example, create a strong culture, and make sure restaurant leaders are prepared to operate independently and successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations including sales, labor, food cost, guest service, cleanliness, and overall profitability
• Train, coach, and develop General Managers, Assistant Managers, and future leaders
• Serve as a hands-on resource for new General Managers during their training and transition into their own restaurants
• Teach company operating procedures, food safety standards, customer service expectations, scheduling, inventory, and financial management
• Build strong management teams and identify high-potential employees for advancement
• Hold managers accountable to company standards and performance goals
• Monitor key restaurant metrics and develop action plans to improve performance
• Create a positive, high-energy culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and development
• Partner with District and Regional leadership on operational initiatives and leadership development
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company policies
• Lead by example and demonstrate what great restaurant leadership looks like every day

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience
• Proven ability to train and develop restaurant managers
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor, food cost, sales, and controllable expenses
• Track record of improving restaurant performance
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to lead from the front and hold teams accountable

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is more than just a great restaurant operator. They are someone who enjoys developing people.

You should be the type of leader who can walk into a restaurant, identify what needs to improve, coach the team through it, and leave the restaurant stronger than you found it.

If you are passionate about QSR operations, leadership development, and building the next generation of restaurant managers, this could be a great opportunity.