Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
vision plan
dental plan
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid vacation
Job Description
WKS Restaurant Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing multi-concept franchise restaurant developer and operator, managing over 300 stores across 17 states. As a licensed franchisee of popular brands including Wendy's, El Pollo Loco, Denny's, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Blaze Pizza, and Corner Bakery Café, WKS Restaurant Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and operational excellence. This extensive portfolio of restaurants allows WKS to leverage its expertise across a diverse range of foodservice concepts, catering to different markets and customer preferences. The company’s focus on innovation and growth presents abundant opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the restaurant industry.
This particular opportunity is with one of Wendy’s many franchisees operated under the WKS Restaurant Group umbrella. Wendy’s is a globally recognized fast-food restaurant chain famous for its square-shaped beef patties, signature Frosty desserts, and fresh menu offerings. As a Wendy’s restaurant manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations and staffing of the restaurant, ensuring that all company policies, procedures, programs, and systems are effectively implemented and adhered to. This role demands a strong leadership presence as you will be responsible for guiding and developing subordinate managers and crew members, establishing a productive and positive work environment that emphasizes team collaboration and high performance.
In your role as restaurant manager, you will ensure that all restaurant operations align with corporate standards and comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding food safety, employment, and ethical business practices. You will be charged with driving business objectives and attaining targets in every functional area of the restaurant while maintaining operational efficiency. Your duties will include handling financial components such as profit and loss analysis to implement corrective measures that improve the restaurant’s profitability. Additionally, you will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing staff, fostering ongoing learning and skill-building initiatives to enhance workforce capability. You will also conduct inventory management, scheduling, customer service oversight, and ensure health and safety standards are consistently met.
Working with WKS Restaurant Group as a Wendy’s manager provides access to comprehensive benefits such as medical, vision, and dental insurance starting shortly after employment, life insurance, a 401k plan with company matching contributions, and paid vacation. The company also values continuous training and expects every manager to complete essential training workshops, including GM Core classes and Crew Interviewing Workshops. Serving as the frontline leader at one of the nation’s leading fast-food establishments, you will gain invaluable experience in restaurant management, people leadership, and operational excellence. This opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about the foodservice industry who possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills and desire to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
This particular opportunity is with one of Wendy’s many franchisees operated under the WKS Restaurant Group umbrella. Wendy’s is a globally recognized fast-food restaurant chain famous for its square-shaped beef patties, signature Frosty desserts, and fresh menu offerings. As a Wendy’s restaurant manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations and staffing of the restaurant, ensuring that all company policies, procedures, programs, and systems are effectively implemented and adhered to. This role demands a strong leadership presence as you will be responsible for guiding and developing subordinate managers and crew members, establishing a productive and positive work environment that emphasizes team collaboration and high performance.
In your role as restaurant manager, you will ensure that all restaurant operations align with corporate standards and comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding food safety, employment, and ethical business practices. You will be charged with driving business objectives and attaining targets in every functional area of the restaurant while maintaining operational efficiency. Your duties will include handling financial components such as profit and loss analysis to implement corrective measures that improve the restaurant’s profitability. Additionally, you will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing staff, fostering ongoing learning and skill-building initiatives to enhance workforce capability. You will also conduct inventory management, scheduling, customer service oversight, and ensure health and safety standards are consistently met.
Working with WKS Restaurant Group as a Wendy’s manager provides access to comprehensive benefits such as medical, vision, and dental insurance starting shortly after employment, life insurance, a 401k plan with company matching contributions, and paid vacation. The company also values continuous training and expects every manager to complete essential training workshops, including GM Core classes and Crew Interviewing Workshops. Serving as the frontline leader at one of the nation’s leading fast-food establishments, you will gain invaluable experience in restaurant management, people leadership, and operational excellence. This opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about the foodservice industry who possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills and desire to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent
- Must attend GM Core classes and Crew Interviewing Workshop within 90 days of hire
- Must be Serve-Safe certified
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical documents
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Ability to calculate mathematical figures and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts
- Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One to two years related experience and/or training preferred
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical documents
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages
- Understanding of supervisory practices
- Knowledge of planning and budgeting processes
- Familiarity with federal, state and local employment laws
Job Duties
- Manage operations and staff of Wendy's restaurant
- Execute all company policies, procedures, programs and systems
- Ensure objectives are reached in all areas while following company guidelines
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ethical business practices
- Provide leadership, direction, training and development to subordinate managers and crew
- Conduct P&L analysis and implement corrective measures
- Oversee recruiting, hiring, and training practices
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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