Wendy's General Manager - Walker, MI

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Meal discounts

Bonus plans

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Meritage Hospitality Group seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a Wendy's restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI. You will guide the management team to hit sales and budget targets, uphold QSC standards, and drive operational excellence on a single-location site.

You will oversee training, staffing decisions, and cost controls, while collaborating with district leadership. This role offers competitive pay, bonus plans, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a leading QSR

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3+ years of supervisory experience in quick service or retail operations.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant management team to meet sales and budget goals.
• Monitor daily tasks to ensure Quality, Service, & Cleanliness standards.
• Ensure proper training and compliance of staff; manage hiring/termination decisions.
• Control food, labor, and other controllable costs; attend district meetings.
• Develop operation skills and grow within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the nation's top QSR operators and leaders in the Wendy's restaurant system, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a Wendy's restaurant. This position provides leadership over a single restaurant, having responsibility for driving sales and achieving other restaurant performance goals, developing people and teams, and executing operational standards and excellence.As a General Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:Lead the restaurant management team to meet sales and budget goalsMonitor tasks performed by employees to ensure compliance with Quality, Service, & Cleanliness programsEnsure proper training and complianceManage food, labor, and paper costs as well as other controllable expensesMake decisions regarding the hiring and termination of employeesAttend meetings requested by the District Manager or Area DirectorDevelop restaurant operation skills and grow within the organizationAs a General Manager with our industry-leading organization, you'll enjoy the following benefits:Competitive base salary and bonus plansHealth insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA optionsPaid Time Off401kMeal discounts at all Meritage affiliated restaurantsOpportunities for growth and development with a leading QSR operatorPlus various additional perks and benefitsTo be successful as a General Manager, we expect you to:Have strong leadership, organizational, critical thinking, and communication skillsHave 3 or more years of supervisory experience, preferably within quick service restaurantsBe able to perform all duties of restaurant staffBe at least 18 years of agePossess a high school diploma or the equivalentWhether you’re looking for a team environment, leadership opportunity, or the chance to run your own restaurant, we have great opportunities for you! Apply today to join the Meritage Hospitality family of Wendy’s!Meritage Hospitality Group is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and is one of the nation’s premier restaurant operators, with over 375 restaurants across 15 states and more than 11000 employees. At Meritage, we are inspired by opportunity and achieve our success through service. We value the growth and development of our people, and will provide you with the training and development you need to be successful in your career with us. We are proud to offer a great company culture, competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO and paid holidays, 401k, meal discounts, bonus plans, and other perks!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion is at the heart of our business.