General Manager

Location

Florence, AL | United States

Job description

Are you looking for a life-changing opportunity? Do you want the promise of owning your own restaurant in 3 to 5 years? Do you believe in the American Dream? Read on. 
Hwy 55 in Florence is looking for a motivated and professional General Manager to oversee our day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and improving profitability. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who is passionate about achieving their own goals and engaging their team to do the same.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the restaurant operations, including scheduling, inventory management, and customer service.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff to ensure high-quality service and excellent customer experience.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase profitability and maintain financial stability.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and open communication.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service and address customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Monitor and analyze customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in the restaurant industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of financial statements and restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Passion for the restaurant industry and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Culture fit, character, and drive are essential qualities we are looking for in our ideal candidate. We want someone who is excited about providing an exceptional experience to our customers. The successful candidate will be someone who is positive, energetic and has a can-do attitude. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to lead by example. We are looking for someone who is committed to our company values and is willing to work hard to achieve our goals.

If you are a motivated, professional with management experience who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a salaried position with benefits including health insurance and 401k matching.

Salary:
52000/yr with a 10% quarterly profit share bonus

Hwy 55 takes a unique view on franchising. We don't believe in searching for outside investors. We believe in rewarding excellent general managers. To learn more about our in-house financing for franchisees, click here:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,540.65 - $53,661.86 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Coffee shop
• Fast casual restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:
Florence AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to consent to a background check?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Craving fresh—never-frozen—burgers, premium sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and creamy frozen custard made in-house, right in front of you? You're in the right spot.Established in 1991, Hwy 55 combines great food with a uniquely Americana nostalgia that calls to mind the road trips you took as a kid. Burgers dressed up exactly the way you want them, an endless array of sundae options, golden fries, and incredible service with genuine smiles-- that's what the red Hwy 55 fin represents when you pull into our parking lot or cruise through our drive-thru.

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Salary

$49.54k - $53.66k