General Manager *

Wendy's, a renowned fast-food restaurant chain, is seeking qualified General Managers to oversee its multi-million dollar business operations. Wendy's is a well-established company known for its commitment to delivering fresh, quality food and exceptional customer service. With a strong emphasis on respect and a positive work environment, Wendy's values its people as its greatest asset and continually strives to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for its employees.

At Wendy's, the General Manager (GM) plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the overall success and operational performance of a restaurant. This includes managing daily operations, ensuring guests receive exceptional service, maintaining high food quality standards, leading and developing a dedicated team, driving sales growth, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The GM is fully accountable for staffing and budgeting while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Manna Inc., a franchise operator managing 165 Wendy's restaurants and based in Louisville, KY, is the hiring entity. Manna Inc. is known for its culture of honesty, integrity, and open communication. The company prioritizes employee engagement, coaching, and professional development. As a minority-owned business, Manna actively promotes diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for all employees to succeed. More than half of the management team at Manna comes from hourly ranks, reflecting a strong commitment to employee growth and advancement.

This role offers many benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, bonus potential, free meals while working, college assistance, and education rewards. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, direct deposit, referral bonuses, tenure recognition, holiday pay, sick pay, uniforms, vacation, and company match 401(k) plans. Wendy's also offers early wage access, providing employees the flexibility to get paid promptly after working.

The ideal General Manager is a motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and lead a cohesive team to increase profits and provide superior customer service. Prior restaurant management experience, especially in fast-casual or quick-service environments, is highly preferred. Managers enjoy a stable work environment, flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays, and a supportive company culture focused on quality of life and growth opportunities.

Working conditions involve standing for long periods, performing repetitive motions, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adapting to both indoor and outdoor environments. The job requires compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations and the ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy atmosphere. There is an emphasis on safety, with proper personal protective equipment and training provided.

This job description summarizes the responsibilities and qualifications for the General Manager position at Wendy's operated by Manna Inc. Specific duties and requirements may vary by location or franchise. Those interested in applying can contact (920) 499-6992.