Restaurant General Manager

Wendy's is a globally recognized fast-food restaurant chain known for its high-quality food and exceptional customer service. Operating in a highly competitive quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, Wendy's has built a strong reputation for fresh ingredients, made-to-order meals, and a welcoming dining experience. With thousands of locations worldwide, Wendy's prioritizes delivering a consistent and enjoyable dining atmosphere, supported by a robust operational framework. Wendy's is committed to fostering a positive work culture where employees can grow professionally while contributing to the company's success. This commitment extends to franchise operators like Saren Restaurants, which supports Wendy's franchise with a focus on leadership development, operational excellence, and community involvement.

As a General Manager with Saren Restaurants' Wendy's franchise, you will have full ownership of the business within your restaurant. This critical leadership role demands that you take charge of everything inside the four walls—from leading the team to driving business performance and cultivating a positive culture. You will be responsible for building, coaching, and developing a high-performing leadership and crew team, setting clear expectations, and holding the team accountable to elevate individual and collective talent.

Your role involves executing Wendy's operating systems with discipline and consistency, ensuring that all restaurant processes adhere to recognized standards. Driving sales through operational excellence and active team engagement will be a key focus, alongside managing controllable costs and profitability. You will analyze and manage the restaurant's profit and loss (P&L) statement to ensure financial health and sustainable growth. Compliance with food safety, labor laws, and legal standards is paramount, as is creating a welcoming environment where guests return and employees thrive.

This is an opportunity for a motivated operator who is eager to create success through their leadership and operational skills, rather than waiting for success to be handed to them. The compensation package is competitive, with a base salary ranging from $62,000 to $70,000 annually and potential monthly performance bonuses up to $1,000 based on controllable results. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and prescription insurance eligibility after 30 days, a retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick time, guaranteed holidays off with pay on Thanksgiving and Christmas, free meals during shifts, and recognition programs, incentives, and performance contests.

This role is specifically tailored for individuals who desire ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to drive business results without micromanagement. With the support of Saren Restaurants and the established operational practices of Wendy's, you will have the platform to grow your leadership skills while managing a successful restaurant operation effectively.