General Manager – Five Guys (Life’s Food Franchise)

Location: Greenville, NC (600 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858, USA)

Total Compensation: $64,000 – $68,000 Base Salary + Up to $12,000/year in Bonuses & Cash Incentives (Total Earnings Potential: $76,000 – $80,000+)

About Life’s Food

At Life’s Food, we are a locally owned franchisee group operating 35 Five Guys locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and East Tennessee (including high-demand markets like Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg). We don’t just hire managers—we partner with leaders who want to run a high-performance business. We’re looking for a high-energy "people person" in Greenville, NC who leads from the front on the line during peak hours and keeps a sharp eye on store profitability.

The Life’s Food Advantage: A Bonus You Actually Control

Forget standard profit-sharing formulas designed by a corporate office that cut into your earnings. Our bonus program is simple, direct, and paid out Quarterly:

• Up to $2,500 Per Quarter in Performance Bonuses ($10,000/yr): Driven directly by controllable metrics—labor efficiency, food waste, and daily store operating costs.
• Up to $2,000/yr in Secret Shopper Cash: We pass Five Guys Secret Shopper cash incentive rewards directly to store leaders for top audit scores.
• No Rent or Overhead Penalties: Your bonus isn't slashed by fixed costs like rent, taxes, or store insurance.
• Real Ownership: Run an efficient, tight shop, and you see the direct payoff in your paycheck every quarter.

What Else We Offer

• Company Car Program ($8,900/yr Value): Fully funded vehicle program available to high-performing, tenured GMs—we cover the vehicle, plus all routine maintenance and registration.
• Health & Financial Security: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Balanced Life & Support: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), free shift meals, and dedicated team resources (including in-store chaplain support).

Support, Schedule & Work-Life Balance

We build our store structures so General Managers can focus on high-level leadership without burning out on the line:

• 45-Hour Standard Workweek: Focused operational schedules designed for sustainable long-term performance.
• Robust In-Store Support Team: You are supported by up to 1 Assistant Manager, 6 Shift Leaders, and an unlimited team of Crew Trainers to keep shifts running smoothly.
• Flexible Scheduling: Schedules are performance-driven and tailored around store operational needs rather than rigid corporate templates.

Career Growth & Scale

• Clear Promotion Pathways: Direct advancement opportunities to Multi-Unit Leader / District Manager, or tailored leadership development designed to prepare you for executive hospitality leadership.
• Regional Mobility: Potential transfer or relocation opportunities across our 35-store footprint in desirable East TN mountain destinations and coastal markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People: Recruit, coach, and inspire a top-notch crew. Stay active on the line alongside your team during peak rushes while developing your Shift Leaders and Crew Trainers.
• Manage the Numbers: Take charge of your P&L by keeping labor schedules efficient and food waste low to maximize your quarterly bonus payouts.
• Set the Standard: Drive high operational standards, food safety, and memorable customer experiences across your store.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership in high-volume fast-casual, QSR, or hospitality management.
• Solid financial sense with hands-on experience controlling labor and food costs.
• High-energy, coaching mindset with a track record of developing crew members and shift leads.
• Flexibility to work a 45-hour flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends) based on store performance and business needs.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

With or without reasonable accommodation, team members must be able to:

• Stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift (with scheduled breaks) on tile or non-slip floors
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs (e.g., potato bags, produce boxes, oil containers), including from floor to shoulder height
• Push and pull loaded carts, supply bins, and trash/grease receptacles
• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, and reach overhead or below waist level to stock, retrieve supplies, and clean
• Use hands repetitively, with the finger dexterity needed for the POS, food assembly, and wrapping
• Safely operate hot equipment (flat-top grills, fryers) and tolerate heat, steam, and hot oil
• Move between the hot cook line and cooler areas (walk-ins, outdoor delivery/trash areas)
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, noisy kitchen
• Use close, distance, and peripheral vision to read tickets, monitor the grill, and run the register
• Communicate clearly with guests and teammates and follow safety instructions

Allergen Notice: We cook exclusively in peanut oil, and whole peanuts are served in-restaurant. Team members will regularly handle or be exposed to peanuts, peanut oil, and peanut dust.

Ready to run a top-tier restaurant backed by a supportive, 35-unit operator? Apply today!

Work schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Other
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay
• Supplemental income

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid training
• Profit sharing
• Mileage reimbursement