General Manager | High-Volume QSR

General Manager | High-Volume QSR | Multiple Locations – South Chicagoland

Position: General Manager
Location: Multiple Locations (South Chicagoland)
Compensation: $50,000–$65,000 + Bonus

The Role: Lead, Develop & Drive Results

We're partnering with a growing, multi-unit high-volume quick-service restaurant group seeking experienced General Managers to lead busy, drive-thru-focused locations. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced operations, enjoys developing teams, and takes pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences while driving financial performance.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years of successful General Manager experience
• High-volume burger QSR background preferred
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience managing drive-thru operations
• Proven success with staffing, coaching, and retention
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials and operational metrics

Preferred Backgrounds

• High-volume burger QSR concepts
• Drive-thru focused operations
• Multi-million-dollar annual sales volume
• Strong tenure with progressive leadership growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations
• Hire, train, coach, and develop managers and team members
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence
• Manage labor, food cost, inventory, and controllable expenses
• Ensure exceptional guest service and execution standards
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards
• Build a positive, high-performing team culture

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000–$65,000 base salary
• Performance bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Career growth with a growing multi-unit restaurant group

What We're Looking For

We're looking for hands-on leaders who enjoy coaching teams, thrive in high-volume environments, and have a track record of improving restaurant performance through strong operational leadership. If you're ready to take the next step with a growing organization that values internal development and long-term success, we'd love to connect.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.