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General Manager

Job Overview

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Benefits

competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
bonus program
Vacation pay
401k program with company match
employee meal program

Job Description

Wendy's is a renowned fast-food restaurant chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation in the quick-service restaurant industry. Established with a focus on delivering fresh and delicious meals, Wendy's has built a strong reputation for its high standards and customer-centric approach. With thousands of locations worldwide, Wendy's continues to expand its footprint by delivering exceptional dining experiences through a people-first culture and a robust operational framework. The company values its employees and strives to provide a work environment that promotes growth, learning, and leadership development. Wendy's emphasizes maintaining its headquarters' quality standards (HQSC) and operational excellence across all its stores, ensuring consistency and customer satisfaction.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team in one of Wendy's fast-paced restaurant locations. As a leader, you will be responsible for maximizing restaurant sales and profits, surpassing budget and prior year benchmarks, and ensuring all HQSC standards are met or exceeded. You will oversee the daily operations and activities of a large team, typically ranging from 20 to 50 employees, fostering a culture that prioritizes people and performance. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing your team members through structured training programs, building a capable bench of future leaders, and championing Wendy's operating systems and policies.

Wendy's is dedicated to creating a supportive workplace where growth is encouraged. As a people-first leader, you will have the opportunity to advance within the company while driving operational success. This position not only focuses on meeting financial goals but also on building a positive work environment that encourages employee engagement and professional development. The role demands hands-on coaching abilities, ensuring effective training and mentoring of subordinates to elevate overall team performance.

Employees at Wendy's benefit from competitive pay and a comprehensive range of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a bonus program, vacation pay, a 401K program with company match, and an employee meal program. The company values compliance with federal, state, and local laws and expects its leaders to uphold these standards diligently. If you are passionate about leading teams, exceeding sales targets, and contributing to a dynamic restaurant environment, this leadership role at Wendy's presents a fulfilling career path with great potential for growth and development.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proven experience in restaurant leadership
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team of 20-50 employees
  • Hands-on coaching and training capabilities
  • Familiarity with operating standards and compliance
  • Commitment to people-first leadership and ethical practices

Job Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment
  • Strong coaching and team development skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to analyze sales data and implement strategies to exceed goals
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
  • Experience managing large teams
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Job Duties

  • Maximize restaurant sales and profit goals versus budget and prior year
  • Ensure HQSC standards are met or exceeded
  • Develop subordinates, build bench, execute proper concept training
  • Champion Wendy's operating systems
  • Lead and direct the daily activities of 20-50 employees
  • Follow Federal, State and local laws
  • Be a hands on coach and effectively train others

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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