Travel Plaza QSR General Manager: Lead & Grow

Applegreen Stores; Lake Katrine (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Earned wage access

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus

Meal discount

Pet insurance

Job summary

Applegreen Stores is seeking a General Manager for a quick service restaurant inside a travel plaza on a major highway. You will lead a dedicated team, manage day-to-day operations, and drive profitability while ensuring brand standards, food quality, and safety.

You will oversee staffing, training, and performance, maintain budgets and inventory, and collaborate with Brand Partners, HR, Loss Prevention, Finance, and Facilities & Maintenance to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or unit-level manager in a quick service restaurant.
• Available to work a flexible on-site schedule approximately 50 hours per week including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Stand and walk for an extended period of time; 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 to achieve sales, speed of service, customer satisfaction, brand standards, and food safety.
• Maintain operating budgets, inventory controls, and labor costs.
• Enforce cash handling policies and procedures and ensure compliance with laws.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a strong QSR team and manage staffing levels.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues professionally and promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Delegation

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applegreen Stores is seeking a General Manager for a quick service restaurant inside a travel plaza on a major highway. You will lead a dedicated team, manage day-to-day operations, and drive profitability while ensuring brand standards, food quality, and safety.

You will oversee staffing, training, and performance, maintain budgets and inventory, and collaborate with Brand Partners, HR, Loss Prevention, Finance, and Facilities & Maintenance to deliver exceptional guest experiences.