Restaurant General Manager

Since being established in 2003, Slim Chicken's has opened more than 100 locations and has brought southern hospitality to fast-casual dining with fresh hand-breaded chicken tenders, buffalo wings, and handmade dipping sauces. We believe in honest food, social meals, and fresh cooked-to-order chicken.

QSR - 9 Fast-Food Chains Ready to Soar

Franchise Times - Top 200 Franchises

USA Today 10Best - Best Fast Casual Restaurant (#3)

Restaurant Business - #6 Fastest Growing Fast Casuals

Technomic - Top 500 Restaurant Chains

Fastcasual.com - Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Eat This, Not That - Best Regional Fast-Food Chain

Food & Wine - Best Fast-Food in Arkansas

We're looking for a great manager who loves working with people - that's what our business is all about. We're looking for the person who's excited to come into work each day, ready to take on challenges and develop a team that's almost like a second family. Our ideal candidate is skilled at communication and intellectually curious. He or she is able to learn quickly, move quickly and deliver results while never skimping on high-quality guest hospitality. Our General Managers are asked to take ownership of the business results. A strong understanding of business practices is required.

Our perfect candidate will receive these benefits::

• Competitive salary and bonus profit sharing opportunities (up to $100k!)
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance (we pay 50%!)
• Direct Deposit
• Employee dining program
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 6 months
• Ongoing training and career development

Physical requirements::

• No visible tattoos, facial hair, or piercings
• Must be able to work up to a 12-hour shift while standing or walking to perform essential functions
• Will be required to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests and team members to ensure the safety of all parties
• Will require full range of physical motion such as: bending, reaching, climbing a ladder, etc.

A day in the life of our General Managers can include the following duties::

• Hands-on leadership of daily operations with a sense of urgency
• Going above and beyond to wow the guest, listening to and handling guest complaints effectively
• Completion of store checklists to maintain cleanliness of store, hospitality of staff and quality of food
• Hiring and scheduling
• Inventory control and ordering
• Store financial analysis (including payroll)
• Marketing and community relations
• Build and maintain a team culture, and create a productive and fun environment

Job Requirements - Do you have what it takes?:

• 4 years restaurant management experience
• College diploma, high school diploma or GED
• Active ServSafe certification required
• Ability to observe, analyze and execute improvements on the floor
• Ability to lead a team (coaching, counseling, motivating and developing)
• Ability to recruit, build and develop a team of talented individuals
• Ability to work a variety of shifts
• Ability to be a brand ambassador
• Ability to travel (all expenses paid) for management training and personal development
• Ability to smartly manage a P&L and make decisions to control key costs
• Ability to execute a successful revenue period
• Ability to maintain integrity throughout all situations and experiences