General Manager - Fast Casual Restaurants (no late nights)

Job Description

Job Description

⚠️ STRICT MANDATORY REQUIREMENT — READ BEFORE APPLYING

Candidates MUST have 2+ years of management experience at one of the following target concepts: First Watch, Keke's, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Shake Shack, Crumbl, or CAVA .

Applicants without management experience at these specific brands WILL NOT be considered.

A high-growth fast-casual brand is seeking an elite General Manager to lead a flagship Jacksonville location ($60K–$80K+ weekly peak volume). Reclaim your evenings with a daytime-only schedule while driving a high-throughput, culture-first operation!

Perks & Benefits

• No Late Nights: Daytime operating hours—keep your evenings free!

• Competitive Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 base salary + bonus incentives.

• Clear Career Growth: Rapid brand expansion offers fast-track advancement.

• Focused Menu: Streamlined, high-speed concept built for operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive High-Volume Throughput: Direct daily operations for a store generating $1.5M to $4.0M+ annually, maximizing speed and execution during peak surges.

• Build & Promote Talent: Recruit, coach, and mentor assistant managers and shift leads to build a strong internal leadership bench.

• Lead From the Floor: Maintain a high-energy presence on the line alongside the team—no back-office managing.

• Financial & Safety Controls: Drive store P&L performance, labor optimization, inventory control, and food safety standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Target Brand Experience: 2+ years GM/AGM tenure at First Watch, Keke's, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Panera, Shake Shack, Crumbl, or CAVA .

• Volume Track Record: Demonstrated experience managing $1.5M+ in annual sales ($3M+ preferred).

• Hands-On Leadership: Thrives in fast-paced, high-throughput morning/daytime rushes.

• Training Travel: Fully willing and able to complete multi-week out-of-state corporate training.

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.