General Manager-QSR

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive base salary
performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
sick leave
World-class training
Career development within premier franchise group

Job Description

The hiring establishment is an iconic Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) brand globally recognized for its excellence in fast, efficient, and customer-focused service. This establishment operates a high-traffic restaurant location in Wilmington, Delaware, known for delivering outstanding speed and quality, driven by a strong commitment to operational precision and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on maintaining "gold standards" across food safety, cleanliness, and customer experience, making it a leader in the highly competitive quick-service industry. With a robust corporate support structure, world-class training programs, and a strong culture rooted in efficiency and people-first principles, this brand offers a dynamic environment for career growth and operational mastery in the fast-food sector.

The role of General Manager is a pivotal leadership position designed for a high-volume operator who can manage swift service standards, a diverse team, and complex operations that define a flagship quick-service restaurant. Offering a competitive base salary ranging between $65,000 and $75,000, with additional performance-based bonuses, this position emphasizes accountability and significant impact on business profitability through managing labor, cost control, and customer satisfaction. The General Manager will oversee all day-to-day operations of one of the most recognizable QSR locations in Wilmington, leading a large team of over 40 employees to deliver fast, friendly, and consistent service across dine-in, drive-thru, and mobile order channels.

Leading this operation requires exceptional skills in operational management, staff recruitment, training, and retention. The ideal candidate will implement proven systems and processes that guarantee compliance with corporate standards and guest experience metrics. The manager plays a crucial role in optimizing drive-thru speed without sacrificing order accuracy, directly impacting consumer loyalty and sales growth. Financial stewardship is another core aspect of this role, managing the profit and loss statement with precision to control labor costs and minimize inventory waste while maximizing revenue and bonus opportunities.

This position requires a leadership style characterized by a hands-on, lead-from-the-front approach that motivates a large, fast-paced team in an urban/suburban market. Candidates must be capable of managing high-pressure shifts and maintaining peak operational efficiency during busy periods, including mornings and weekends. This role is not only about meeting performance targets but also about fostering a culture that values people, teamwork, and world-class service delivery.

Overall, this General Manager opportunity is ideal for those passionate about the fast-food industry, seeking to manage a flagship location with a top-tier brand recognized worldwide. It offers a chance for individuals eager to lead by example, drive operational excellence, and grow their careers within a premier franchise group dedicated to both employee development and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings weekends and holidays
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in general management within quick-service restaurants
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Capability to lead and manage large teams under high pressure
  • Commitment to uphold brand operational standards and customer service excellence

Job Qualifications

  • 2 plus years of general management experience in high-volume quick-service restaurant environment
  • Proven track record of passing rigorous corporate inspections and audits
  • Demonstrated leadership with ability to manage and motivate large teams of 40 plus employees
  • Systems-driven approach with experience following and implementing operational playbooks
  • Strong financial acumen including labor and inventory management
  • Availability to work 50 plus hours per week including peak periods weekends and mornings
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster team and guest relationships

Job Duties

  • Lead all restaurant operations ensuring 100 percent compliance with food safety cleanliness and brand-specific gold standards
  • Own the speed of service metrics optimizing floor positioning to improve drive-thru performance with 100 percent accuracy
  • Manage full profit and loss including labor cost control and inventory waste to maximize bottom line and bonus potential
  • Recruit train and retain diverse crew building a deep bench of talent from shift managers to crew trainers
  • Ensure every guest receives fast friendly and consistent experience across dine-in mobile app and drive-thru channels
  • Maintain rigorous adherence to operational systems supporting corporate inspections and audits
  • Foster a people-first culture that motivates and engages a team of over 40 employees in a fast-paced environment

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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