General Manager | High-Volume Family Dining & QSR Restaurant

Job Description

Job Description

An established, high-volume quick-service restaurant franchise is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations and develop a high-performing team. This is a hands-on leadership role with a unique long-term opportunity to grow into an owner/operator partnership program for top performers.

We're looking for entrepreneurial leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, drive financial results, and are passionate about developing people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations
• Drive sales, profitability, labor management, and food cost controls
• Build, coach, and retain high-performing teams
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence
• Maintain brand, food safety, and cleanliness standards
• Manage staffing, scheduling, inventory, and P&L performance
• Develop future leaders through training and mentorship

Qualifications

• 2+ years of successful General Manager experience
• High-volume QSR, fast-casual, or convenience foodservice background preferred
• Strong P&L, labor, and food cost management skills
• Proven ability to build and develop teams
• Hands-on leadership style with an ownership mentality
• Stable work history and measurable operational results
• Valid driver's license and work authorization required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Around $75,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid training and leadership development
• Unique ownership/partnership growth path for top performers

Career Growth

This role offers more than traditional restaurant management. High-performing leaders can advance into a structured ownership pathway, providing substantial long-term income and career growth while leading a successful, high-volume operation.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.