General Manager

General Manager

A General Manager is generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build profitable top line sales of a single restaurant. They are responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant according to Dunkin' standards, franchisee policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Responsibilities Include:

• Able to perform all responsibilities of restaurant team members

• Lead team meetings

• Deliver training to restaurant team members

• Ensure Brand standards, recipes and systems are executed

• Create and maintain a guest focused culture in the restaurant

• Review guest feedback results and implement action plans to drive improvement

• Communicates restaurant priorities, goals and results to restaurant team members

• Execute new product roll-outs including training, marketing and sampling

• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation requirements and complying with all applicable laws

• Control costs to help maximize profitability

• Completion of inventory on a periodic basis as determined by Franchisee

• Completion of weekly labor schedule ensuring all shifts are staffed to meet guest demand and service standards

• Completion of DCP and other vendor orders

• Conduct self-assessments and corresponding action plans

• Ensure restaurant budget is met as determined by Franchisee

• Manages cash over/short in restaurant and ensures team members are following franchisee's cash management policies

• Engages with Dunkin' Brands Field Operations team as appropriate

Management Responsibilities Include:

• Recruit, hire, onboard and develop restaurant team members

• Plan, monitor, appraise and review employee performance

• Coach restaurant team members to drive sales, improve profitability and guest satisfaction

Education/Experience:

• Basic computer skills

• Fluent in spoken and written English

• Basic math and financial management

• Previous leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality

• College Degree preferred

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen

• Works well with others in a fun, fast-paced team environment

• On time, demonstrates honesty and a positive attitude

• Willingness to learn and embrace change

• Ability to train and develop a team

• Guest focused

• Time Management

• Problem solving

• Motivating others

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Standing on feet

• Repetitive motion including bending, stooping and reaching

• Lifting packages (if applicable)

• Wearing a headset (if applicable)

• Working in a small space