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General Manager | High-Volume QSR

$50k - $65k

The Restaurant Zone

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager | High-Volume QSR | Multiple Locations – South Chicagoland

Position: General Manager
Location: Multiple Locations (South Chicagoland)
Compensation: $50,000–$65,000 + Bonus

The Role: Lead, Develop & Drive Results

We're partnering with a growing, multi-unit high-volume quick-service restaurant group seeking experienced General Managers to lead busy, drive-thru-focused locations. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced operations, enjoys developing teams, and takes pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences while driving financial performance.

The Ideal Candidate

  • 2+ years of successful General Manager experience
  • High-volume burger QSR background preferred
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Experience managing drive-thru operations
  • Proven success with staffing, coaching, and retention
  • Strong understanding of restaurant financials and operational metrics

Preferred Backgrounds

  • High-volume burger QSR concepts
  • Drive-thru focused operations
  • Multi-million-dollar annual sales volume
  • Strong tenure with progressive leadership growth

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all daily restaurant operations
  • Hire, train, coach, and develop managers and team members
  • Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence
  • Manage labor, food cost, inventory, and controllable expenses
  • Ensure exceptional guest service and execution standards
  • Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards
  • Build a positive, high-performing team culture

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50,000–$65,000 base salary
  • Performance bonus
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • Career growth with a growing multi-unit restaurant group

What We're Looking For

We're looking for hands-on leaders who enjoy coaching teams, thrive in high-volume environments, and have a track record of improving restaurant performance through strong operational leadership. If you're ready to take the next step with a growing organization that values internal development and long-term success, we'd love to connect.

\nCompany 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.

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.

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