General Manager

Zankou Chicken Team Member

At Zankou Chicken, we serve fresh, flavorful Mediterranean meals that people crave — it's our passion and our legacy. Known for our commitment to preparing perfect product for our guests that is served fast and always fresh in an amazing atmosphere with 5-star hospitality.

As one of the most beloved family-owned restaurant brands in Southern California, Zankou Chicken continues to grow while staying true to the quality, hospitality, and authenticity that made us a local favorite. Every team member plays a vital role in our ongoing success and expansion. Now is your chance to join the Zankou Chicken family and help us deliver our vision by creating the best fast-casual experience in taste, convenience, and value, inspiring excellence worldwide.

What you'll do:

• Delight guests: Make every guest feel like family from start to finish.
• Ensure quality: Keep food, safety, and service standards consistently excellent.
• Lead the team: Motivate, inspire, coach, and grow your team members to succeed.
• Manage operations: Manage inventory, scheduling, safety, and labor compliance with precision while owning the full P+L.
• Live the brand: Embody hospitality, quality, and excellence in every action. Be hands-on: Jump in where needed from carving rotisserie chicken, checking prep standards, or ensuring recipes are followed perfectly to providing our guests gracious hospitality to coaching and developing your team – you're all in.

What you bring:

• Leadership experience: 3+ years' experience leading teams in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Guest focus and obsession: Passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
• Operational know-how: Strong understanding of food safety, inventory, P+L, and labor practices.
• People skills: Excellent communicator who builds trust with teams and guests. Develop team members to build our bench and reach their full potential.
• Problem-solver: Quick thinker who solves challenges with ease.

Why Zankou Chicken?

• Competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match). Career growth and leadership development in a family-owned, growing company.
• Supportive, team-first culture.
• Free meal every day worked.

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits:

• Health insurance – 95% of the general manager's premium and 50% of spouse/domestic partner and dependents' premiums are paid by Zankou Chicken.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) - Company match up to 4%.
• Free daily meals and an employee discount.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Paid training.