Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

WHY JOIN FREDDY'S OF IOWA?

At MLY Investments, LLC, we are passionate about building a true Freddy's Family — where leaders thrive, team members grow, and careers are made. We invest heavily in training and development and promote from within — many of our General Managers started as Shift Supervisors or Assistant Managers!
If you are ready to take your leadership career to the next level in a positive, growing company, we'd love to meet you.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000 base plus bonus

• Highly competitive salary
• Monthly & quarterly bonus program
• Net Profit Partnership Program
• Next-Day Pay available
• Flexible scheduling
• No late nights or overnights
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program (for eligible employees — must be age 21+ with 3 months of service)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% manager meal discount
• Partial gym membership reimbursement — support for a healthy lifestyle
• Company outings and seminars
• Opportunities for advancement — we promote from within!
• Fun, supportive team culture

As a General Manager, you will:
- Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations
- Coach, train, and develop your management team and team members
- Build a culture of excellence in guest service and food quality
- Drive sales growth and profitability
- Manage financial reporting, inventory, labor, and scheduling
- Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
- Recruit, interview, and hire top talent
- Create a fun, fast-paced, and fulfilling work environment
- Foster a culture of pride, service, and attention to detail

• Prior experience in restaurant general management or multi-unit leadership
• Proven success in guest service, team building, and people development
• Strong leadership skills — ability to coach, direct, and motivate a team
• Strong attention to detail, quality standards, and organizational skills
• Financial acumen — experience with inventory, scheduling, labor management, P&Ls, and spreadsheets
• Aptitude for learning, coaching, and collaboration
• Focus on driving sales and profitability
• Positive attitude, team-first mindset, and eagerness to grow
• Flexible availability — including evenings, nights, and weekends
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to stand/walk for shifts (up to 8-10 hours if needed)
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Comfortable with bending, stooping, and occasional ladder use
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Background check required

At MLY Investments, LLC, we operate multiple Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations across Iowa and Illinois — and we are growing!
We believe in creating a true Freddy's Family where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We invest heavily in comprehensive training at every level and are passionate about promoting from within — many of our leaders started as Team Members and grew into management roles.
Our Freddy's Family delivers fresh, made-to-order, craveable food with genuine hospitality, creating a fun and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team.
If you want to be part of a workplace where you can grow your career, make a positive impact, and have fun along the way, we would love to meet you.