Restaurant GM - Local Owned Multi Unit Franchise

Dog Haus Biergarten — General ManagerDog Haus Biergarten isn't your average restaurant gig. We serve gourmet hot dogs, elevated sausages, burgers, chicken, and plant-based options alongside our renowned Bad-Ass Breakfast Burrito concept — all backed by a full bar featuring Haus cocktails and craft beer in a Biergarten environment. We take the operation behind it just as seriously as the food in front of it.We're a locally and family-owned multi-unit franchise group growing in the Valley, and we're looking for an experienced General Manager who leads with accountability, runs a tight ship, and actually wants to be part of something being built — not just maintained.Dog Haus has been named to Fast Casual's Top 10 Movers and Shakers list since 2020 and is a Franchise Times Top Brand to Buy. Our Arizona franchise group has earned Operator of the Year, Marketer of the Year, and Business Leader of the Year recognition — and we're just getting started in the Valley.What you'll own:You'll run the full operation of your location with direct support from our District Manager. That means:Recruiting, developing, and leading your teamLabor and COGs performance — you're accountable to the numbersInventory management and orderingP&L oversight and budget managementForecasting and schedulingHealth, safety, and compliance standardsCustomer experience and conflict resolutionWhat we offer:$60,000 – $70,000+ annually, commensurate with experienceStructured schedule: five tens — while most restaurant managers are grinding 65+ hour weeks, our GMs are building and leading the team that runs the floor. We believe in leaders of leaders, not managers doing every shift solo.You'll be hands-on during peak periods — this isn't a suit-and-spreadsheet role — but you'll have AGMs and/or shift leads under you to develop and rely onHealth insurancePaid time off — and we actually mean it. We have high standards and we expect a lot from our GMs, but we believe in giving our team the tools, support, and rest they need to perform at that level long-term. Burning people out isn't a strategy.Growth opportunity within an actively expanding franchise groupTenured managers are eligible for performance-based incentive compensationDirect reporting relationship with our District Manager, and ownership that has actually worked in restaurants — we're not absentee investors. When you have a problem, the people above you have lived it.What we're looking for:Proven restaurant management experience in a high-volume environmentStrong leadership and team development track recordComfort with P&L, labor management, and operational metricsExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsBasic computer proficiencyFull availability required — our GMs work better shifts by design, but you're responsible for your location 24/7. Evenings and weekends aren't optional, they're part of owning the role.Bonus points if you bring:Experience with third-party delivery platformsBar management or craft beer knowledgeLocal area marketing or social media experienceNew restaurant opening experienceJoin #TheAbsoluteWurst team. It's a real job, a real culture, and a real opportunity to grow with a brand that's just getting started in the Valley.