Restaurant General Manager

Type: Full-time
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

🚀 We’re Hiring a High-Impact General Manager!

Wendy’s — Sinkula Investments

Full-Time | Updated: November 17, 2025

Pay: $60,000–$75,000 + Monthly Bonus Program

Wendy’s is looking for a General Manager who can take charge, elevate the team, and deliver the kind of guest experience that keeps customers coming back.

This is more than a job.

It’s ownership.

It’s leadership.

It’s your chance to run the show.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Being a GM at Wendy’s

🍔 Free meals & uniforms

💰 Monthly Bonus Program

📈 Raise opportunity after 6 months

❤️ Health & dental insurance

🛡️ Life insurance

💼 401(k) with company match

🎓 Tuition reimbursement

🕒 Paid time off + holiday pay

🎉 Anniversary recognition

📅 A schedule that actually makes sense

🎯 One-on-one, self-paced paid training

🚀 Promotion from within + defined career paths

We set you up to succeed—and then grow even further.

🔥 Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

3–4 years of leadership experience, preferably in foodservice

High school diploma or GED (college or military experience is a plus)

At least two years of supervisory experience

Associates degree plus one year of line operations experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Previous restaurant experience preferred

Strong operational leadership in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of food safety procedures and standards; must maintain ServSafe certification

General knowledge of state and federal employment laws

Ability to work, prioritize, remain organized, and perform duties accurately in a fast-paced environment (may include noise, hot/cold temperatures, or other elements)

Frequent lifting and carrying (25–50 lbs), reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping; able to stand for prolonged periods

Strong business acumen to proficiently use computer programs and systems

Ability to work at a desk for prolonged periods using a computer

Strong teamwork skills—able to take and give direction effectively

Professionalism, composure, and discretion when resolving customer concerns or issues

Reliable transportation and ability to travel up to 50 miles to other restaurants in your market

Flexibility to work a 50-hour work week, all day parts and days of the week

You keep your cool.

You solve problems.

You set the tone.

That’s the leadership we’re looking for.

🧩 Essential Functions

As a General Manager, you’ll be responsible for executing the key functions that drive operational excellence, team engagement, and financial success:

Complete weekly payroll and submit it on time with minimal errors

Review all minor team member timecards for compliance and violations

Use multiple systems to manage recruitment, development, recognition, and retention of management and crew

Utilize forecasting software to build optimized crew schedules

Write the weekly management schedule

Develop employees’ skills and knowledge to improve productivity and efficiency

Manage conflict constructively through effective communication and emotional intelligence

Understand, improve, and manage team performance

Delegate management duties effectively across the leadership team

Actively reinforce Company Core Values

Engage the restaurant team in Company initiatives to create connection and alignment

Coach the management team on missed opportunities and explain the impact on food, labor, and core systems

Manage inventory—including counts, ordering, and waste monitoring

Use financial management strategies to drive restaurant profitability

Review daily target or daily food variance reports to identify issues and coach the team

Confirm all managers conduct quality walkthroughs throughout the day

Ensure all food safety procedures are executed per company and health regulations, taking corrective actions when needed

Ensure full adherence to all Federal, State, and Local laws, including labor regulations


👀 Sound like you? Let’s talk.

Click Apply and get the conversation started. If our needs match yours, we’ll be in touch ASAP!

This Wendy’s location is independently owned and operated by Sinkula Investments. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

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