General Manager - High‐Volume QSR/Fast Casual, Chicken QSR Preferred

We are seeking a motivated General Manager to lead a high-volume Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) with a unique opportunity to become a Franchise Partner. This role is designed for entrepreneurial leaders who want to build a successful business while working toward restaurant ownership.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator with strong business acumen, proven financial leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. Experience with a leading chicken QSR concept is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations with full P&L accountability.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor efficiency, and food cost performance.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop management and hourly teams.
• Deliver exceptional guest service while maintaining operational excellence.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and controllable expenses.
• Analyze restaurant performance and implement strategies to improve business results.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, leadership development, and operational excellence.
• Prepare for advancement through the Franchise Partner development program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of successful General Manager experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Experience in QSR, Fast Casual, high-volume restaurants, or convenience store food service.
• Experience with a leading chicken QSR brand is highly preferred.
• Strong P&L management, labor scheduling, food cost, inventory, and profitability experience.
• Proven success building and developing restaurant leaders.
• Stable work history with strong tenure (no job hoppers).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to become an owner/operator.
• Valid driver's license and U.S. work authorization.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Background

• Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR)
• Fast Casual
• High-Volume Restaurant Operations
• Chicken Concepts
• Convenience Store Food Service

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive leadership training
• Franchise Partner development program
• Opportunity to become a restaurant owner
• Significant long-term earning potential through profit sharing