General Manager

Wendy's is a renowned international fast-food restaurant chain known for its fresh, made-to-order burgers, quality ingredients, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Founded in 1969, Wendy's has grown into one of the world's leading quick-service restaurant brands, recognized for its innovative menu offerings and dedication to maintaining exceptional product quality and customer service. The restaurant prides itself on providing a fun, fast-paced, and family-oriented work environment where team members are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. At Wendy's, the focus is not solely on food but also on fostering a thriving culture built on teamwork, customer care, and leadership development.

This specific opportunity is with a Wendy's franchise location situated at 418 Cumberland Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Franchise locations operate independently and may offer varied compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities compared to company-owned restaurants. The position available is that of a General Manager, a pivotal role responsible for driving the restaurant's success by providing strong leadership, inspiring teams, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness.

The General Manager role is essential in shaping the customer experience and restaurant operations by leading Crew, Shift Supervisors, and Restaurant Managers. They deliver the vision and motivation necessary to exceed customer expectations consistently while achieving or surpassing financial goals every shift. The General Manager understands that restaurant growth balances people development and financial performance. They inspire team members to exceed standards, uphold Wendy's quality in every item served, and maintain the spirit and culture of the Wendy's brand within the restaurant.

In addition, General Managers are responsible for developing their team, honing their skills, and fostering a customer-oriented, highly productive workforce. They oversee operational functions such as food safety, sales maximization, quality standards, and asset protection. With a focus on creating a strong team culture and customer satisfaction, General Managers at Wendy's are essential leaders dedicated to advancing both the business and their team members.

This role demands someone who is punctual, regularly present, able to work well under direction, and capable of multitasking in a dynamic setting. Physical requirements include standing for much of the workday and maintaining concentration and accuracy under changing conditions. The position offers competitive pay, bonus programs, meal discounts, insurance options including health, dental, vision and life insurance, short term disability, and savings and retirement plans. Time off benefits include sick, personal, and vacation time as well as the benefit of being paid weekly. Working at Wendy's offers an engaging environment where employees can grow, thrive, and contribute to the renowned Wendy's brand and customer experience.