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General Manager of QSR

$65k - $68k

Gecko Hospitality

General Manager


El Cajon, CA 92021


Full Time


Overview


A well established quick service restaurant brand is seeking a General Manager to lead operations at a high volume location in El Cajon. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of restaurant performance including sales growth, operational execution, team development, and financial results.


The General Manager will lead the restaurant team while ensuring excellent guest experiences, strong operational standards, and disciplined financial management. This position is ideal for a hands on leader who thrives in fast paced quick service environments and enjoys developing strong teams.


Compensation


Salary between $65,000 and $68,000 annually


Quarterly bonus based on achieving performance targets


Benefits


Medical insurance


Two weeks of vacation after first anniversary


Paid holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas


Position Overview


The General Manager has full responsibility for restaurant operations and performance. This includes driving sales, managing profitability, building a strong leadership team, and maintaining consistent operational standards.


The role requires a leader who can create a positive team environment while delivering strong operational discipline and consistent guest satisfaction.


Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership


Oversee all daily restaurant operations including staffing, scheduling, and service execution


Ensure consistent food quality, speed of service, and guest satisfaction


Maintain strong operational standards across all shifts


Financial Performance


Drive sales growth through strong operations and marketing execution


Manage profit and loss performance including labor and food cost controls


Analyze business performance and adjust operations to improve results


Team Development


Recruit, hire, and develop restaurant team members


Train and mentor management team members


Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and employee evaluations


Guest Experience


Create a welcoming environment for guests


Ensure consistent guest satisfaction through strong service standards


Address guest concerns quickly and professionally


Ideal Candidate Profile


Minimum two years of restaurant management experience


Experience working in quick service restaurants with drive thru operations required


Strong people oriented leadership skills


Excellent communication and team development abilities


Strong decision making and problem solving skills


Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, high volume environment


Desire for personal and professional growth within the restaurant industry
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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