Wendy's General Manager

Wendy's; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus Program

Paid Time Off & Vacation

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Training & Leadership Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Employee Meals

Wellness Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Wendy’s Company in Montclair, NJ is seeking a strong restaurant manager to lead daily operations, drive sales, and uphold brand standards. You’ll recruit, train, coach, and develop your team while ensuring top‑notch guest experiences.

With 5+ years in QSR or retail, you’ll manage labor, food costs, and P&L responsibilities, while maintaining food safety and a positive culture. This role offers growth and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in QSR or retail.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience managing financial performance including P&L.
• Guest‑focused with commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Drive sales, profitability, and overall restaurant performance.
• Manage labor, inventory, food costs, and operating expenses.
• Ensure outstanding customer service and brand adherence.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Build a positive, accountable, and results‑driven team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Communication

P&L management

Job description

At Wendy’s we’re more than just Awesome Burgers and Ice Cold Frosties…a whole lot more!

We're a company that's passionate about our people, our community, and YOUR success!

We are looking for a strong leader with a passion for Hospitality and a drive for Results. This is a great ground‑floor opportunity for the right Managerial candidate who wishes to grow their career quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members
• Drive sales, profitability, and overall restaurant performance
• Manage labor, inventory, food costs, and operating expenses
• Ensure outstanding customer service and adherence to brand standards
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and operational compliance
• Build a positive, accountable, and results‑driven team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) or retail environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience managing financial performance, including P&L responsibilities
• Guest-focused with a commitment to operational excellence
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off & Vacation
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Training & Leadership Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Employee Meals
• Wellness Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workplace.

The Wendy’s Story
First of all, yes, Wendy is a real person. And a pretty special one, being the daughter of our founder Dave Thomas. Today, she is one of the most involved and successful franchise owners in the Wendy’s enterprise. We think Dave would be proud. Back in 1969, he looked around at all other hamburger joints and was like, “Nah. People deserve better.” At the time, other quick‑service restaurants were using frozen beef and mass‑producing food. Not Dave. His approach of serving fresh, made‑to‑order hamburgers changed the game. And his can’t-stop‑won’t-stop commitment to making customers happy drives everything we do today.