General Manager - Must have GM experience & ServSafe Certified

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

A brand-new Layne’s Chicken Fingers is coming to Boardman, Ohio — and we’re looking for a high-energy leader to help build it from the ground up!

This isn’t just another restaurant management job. This is an opportunity to lead a grand opening, build your own team, create the culture, and establish the standard for one of the most exciting fast-casual brands in the industry.

At Layne’s, we do things differently. We serve Hot Food Fast with genuine hospitality and a commitment to being Perfect Every Time (PET). Our General Managers are more than operators — they are culture creators, team developers, motivators, and business leaders.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love developing people, and want the chance to grow with an expanding brand, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As the General Manager, you’ll lead every aspect of the restaurant operation while building a winning team and delivering an unforgettable guest experience.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations with energy, urgency, and accountability
• Hire, train, develop, and inspire a high-performing management and hourly team
• Create a fun, positive, and performance-driven culture from day one
• Coach in the moment and develop future leaders
• Lead by example during every shift

Operations Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional execution in food quality, speed, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Maintain strong awareness of restaurant operations at all times
• Manage labor, scheduling, staffing, and operational efficiency
• Drive profitability and performance using scorecards, reporting, and key business metrics
• Oversee inventory, administrative tasks, systems, and reporting accuracy
• Uphold Layne’s standards and ensure Perfect Every Time (PET) execution

Guest Experience Responsibilities

• Create memorable guest interactions by being visible and engaged on the floor
• Set the tone for hospitality and team energy
• Ensure every guest leaves wanting to come back

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for leaders who bring passion, positivity, and accountability to everything they do.

Required Qualifications

• Strong leadership mindset with a lead-by-example mentality
• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude
• Excellent communication and people-development skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Commitment to delivering Perfect Every Time (PET)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (General Manager or Assistant GM preferred)
• Strong understanding of labor management, food cost, and profitability
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends

Why Join Layne’s?

This is your chance to help launch a brand-new restaurant and grow with a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Free Meals & Employee Discounts
• Flexible Scheduling
• Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development & Training
• Fun, Fast-Paced Team Environment

Note: This position does not participate in the tip pool.

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you’re passionate about leadership, hospitality, team development, and delivering an incredible guest experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Join the opening team and help bring Layne’s Chicken Fingers to Boardman, Ohio.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.