Assistant General Manager

Evansville, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Immediate vesting

Job Description

WKS Restaurant Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing multi-concept franchise restaurant developer and operator serving the hospitality and food service industry with excellence. Operating over 300 stores across 17 states, WKS is a licensed franchisee of several well-known and respected restaurant brands including El Pollo Loco, Wendy's, Denny's, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Blaze Pizza, and Corner Bakery Café. This expansive footprint not only showcases the extensive opportunities available within the company but also highlights WKS’s commitment to delivering high-quality culinary experiences and exceptional service to its customers. As a prominent player in the franchise restaurant industry, WKS Restaurant Group prides itself on developing strong community relationships, fostering career growth, and emphasizing operational excellence and ethical business practices. The company actively supports its employees through comprehensive training programs, career advancement opportunities, and a benefits package designed to enhance overall employee satisfaction and wellbeing.

The position available is for an Assistant General Manager at Wendy's, one of WKS Restaurant Group’s franchise locations. The Assistant General Manager plays a vital role in supporting the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations and workforce management of the Wendy’s restaurant. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of executing all company policies, procedures, programs, and systems efficiently. Ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local laws along with maintaining the highest standard of ethical business practices forms a core responsibility. The Assistant General Manager is also instrumental in achieving the restaurant’s operational objectives by supporting the General Manager with staff organization, training, and motivation.

Employees in this role can expect a comprehensive benefits program including medical, vision, and dental insurance that kick in shortly after employment eligibility, life insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, and paid vacation leave which increases with tenure. The role also emphasizes the importance of knowledge in supervisory practices, employment laws, and company operating systems, which are critical for successful management of restaurant operations. Candidates with a combination of related education, training, and experience will find this role fitting for their career ambitions in restaurant management. The Assistant General Manager is expected to demonstrate strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and competency in interpreting operational reports and instructions. Certification such as Serve-Safe and participation in Crew Interviewing Workshops are required to maintain the high standards expected at Wendy's. This is a full-time opportunity within a franchise environment that offers diverse managerial experience and a chance to contribute to a fast-growing restaurant group committed to operational excellence and employee growth.

Job Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school
Three to six months related experience and/or training
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Attend Crew Interviewing Workshop within 90 days of hire or promotion
Must be Serve-Safe certified

Job Qualifications

One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers or employees
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and compute rates, ratios, and percentages
Ability to interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Attend Crew Interviewing Workshop within 90 days
Must be Serve-Safe certified

Job Duties

Assist the General Manager in managing restaurant operations and staff
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Participate in achieving store objectives
Enforce federal, state, and local laws and employment regulations
Support crew training and orientation programs
Handle routine reports and correspondence
Solve practical operational problems and make decisions based on limited standardization