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AES Restaurant Group, LLC is a prominent franchisee of Arby's, operating over 344 locations across 20 states. Based in Northern Indiana, AES prides itself on its core values captured in the acronym 'Attitude Equals Success,' reflecting the company's commitment to achieving excellence through a positive mindset. AES not only focuses on expanding its footprint in the fast-food industry but also emphasizes cultivating a strong team-oriented culture where employees can thrive and guests can enjoy memorable dining experiences. This approach has allowed AES to maintain a competitive edge in a highly dynamic and customer-centric market. Employing a dedicated workforce across various roles, the company offers both full-time and part-time positions, competitive bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and programs that reward and recognize employee contributions.

The role of Restaurant General Manager at AES is pivotal to sustaining this success. As a leader within the restaurant, the General Manager is tasked with fostering a positive work environment and delivering superior guest service. This position demands hands-on leadership with responsibilities encompassing team development, safety assurance, and enhancing operational efficiency. The successful candidate will coach and mentor team members, ensuring they are equipped and motivated to excel. Accountability is key, as the general manager oversees critical areas such as employee hiring and training, implementation of restaurant controls including cash and inventory management, and the use of AES systems for accurate forecasting and scheduling.

The General Manager is expected to set and meet stringent goals related to service quality, operational processes, and financial results. AES emphasizes goal orientation, providing industry-leading compensation and bonus plans that reward tangible achievements in areas like guest satisfaction, speed of service, quality control, and food and labor cost management. The role requires strong skills in managing profit and loss statements, driving workplace safety initiatives, and maintaining compliance with all operational policies and governmental regulations.

Ideal candidates excel in leadership qualities such as respectful communication, emotional resilience, effective delegation, and maintaining high integrity and customer satisfaction standards. Experience in restaurant and operations management, coupled with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, will be crucial for success. AES encourages applicants who are motivated by results and are eager to develop their skills and advance their careers within an organization that values commitment and performance.