Travel Plaza QSR General Manager - Flexible Schedules

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers in New Jersey seeks a General Manager to lead a high-volume QSR inside a travel plaza. You will direct daily operations, drive profitability, ensure brand standards, and manage a dedicated team to achieve financial and guest-satisfaction targets.

You will recruit and develop staff, monitor budgets, enforce food safety, manage scheduling, and maintain vendor relations while upholding company policies and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or unit-level manager in a QSR.
• Available to work a flexible on-site schedule ~50 hours/week including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, twist, lift and carry at least 20 pounds.
• Occasionally attend meetings or travel to support other locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of associates and managers within the QSR to meet sales, speed of service, customer satisfaction, brand standards, and food quality & safety standards.
• Maintain operating budgets, inventory controls, food and labor costs, gross profit, and reporting.
• Ensure the QSR meets brand standards and food safety requirements.
• Foster an engaging work culture with learning and recognition.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong team to ensure staffing levels.
• Hire, coach, train, promote, discipline, terminate, or transfer QSR staff.
• Monitor cash handling policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies and local, state, and federal laws.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues professionally and promptly.
• Collaborate with Brand Partners, HR, Loss Prevention, Finance, and Facilities & Maintenance.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with business partners, vendors, and communities.

Skills

Team management

Delegation

Multi-tasking

Issue resolution

Profit growth

Proficient computer skills

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers in New Jersey seeks a General Manager to lead a high-volume QSR inside a travel plaza. You will direct daily operations, drive profitability, ensure brand standards, and manage a dedicated team to achieve financial and guest-satisfaction targets.

You will recruit and develop staff, monitor budgets, enforce food safety, manage scheduling, and maintain vendor relations while upholding company policies and legal compliance.