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AES Restaurant Group, LLC is a prominent franchisee of Arby's, operating a vast network of 344 restaurant locations across 20 states, primarily based in Northern Indiana. The company is deeply committed to their core values which are embodied in their name - AES, standing for "Attitude Equals Success." This philosophy drives their culture and operational success, emphasizing that the right attitude toward goals directly influences the achievement of success. AES Restaurant Group is well-established in the fast-food industry and proudly serves a wide customer base, offering delicious menu options while upholding high standards for customer service and employee engagement.

As a restaurant group that prides itself on excellence and growth, AES offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities with competitive incentives. Their comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, health savings accounts, paid time off, and employee rewards and recognition programs designed to motivate and reward outstanding performance. This creates a positive and supportive work environment for staff at all levels.

The Restaurant General Manager position at AES Restaurant Group is a leadership role critical to maintaining the quality and consistency of the guest experience as well as the smooth operation of the restaurant. In this role, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of cultivating a positive and motivating workplace where your team members can thrive. Your leadership will be central to fostering team growth, workplace safety, and employee satisfaction.

As the face of the restaurant, you will lead by example to ensure every guest receives outstanding service, meaning your focus will extend beyond daily operations to include hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of your team members. You will use AES's proprietary systems to manage restaurant operations effectively, covering aspects like accurate forecasting and the development of efficient work schedules.

Operational control is a huge part of the role, where you will implement stringent restaurant controls to safeguard company assets, including cash management and inventory oversight. Meeting and exceeding key performance targets around service quality, operational efficiency, financial outcomes, and safety will be an ongoing focus.

AES sets clear goals in areas such as guest satisfaction, customer service, speed of service, quality control, and workplace safety. You will regularly evaluate food and labor cost variances and take corrective action to optimize results. The company believes in employee development and provides a goal-oriented environment that encourages continuous improvement and achievement.

Ideal candidates excel in various leadership competencies including respectful communication, coaching and team development, hiring and staffing, emotional resilience, effective listening, delegation, and thriving under fast-paced, dynamic conditions. Holding oneself to high standards of integrity and customer satisfaction is essential.

Your expertise will extend to profit and loss (P&L) management, operations management, food and labor cost control, regulatory compliance, and adherence to all health, safety, and cash handling policies. AES fosters an environment of inclusivity and equal opportunity, ensuring that all employees are treated fairly without discrimination. With active participation in E-Verify, they also maintain compliance with employment verification requirements.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to join a well-respected and goal-focused company with a vision to become the favorite fast food destination for guests. Joining AES means joining a team where your leadership shapes not just business performance but also employee experience and community reputation.