As a premier Five Guys franchisee with 35 locations, we are looking for a General Manager in Red Bank - Lexington SC who wants to run their restaurant like a high-performance business. For three years running, our employees have recognized us as a "Great Place to Work," reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace.

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

Location: 1781 S Lake Dr ste a, Lexington, SC 29073, USA

Total Comp: $64,000 - $70,000 Base + Uncapped P.A.C.E. Bonus Potential

Are You a "People Person" with a Shrewd Business Mind?

At Life’s Food, we don’t just hire managers; we partner with leaders. As a premier Five Guys franchisee with 35 locations, we are looking for a General Manager in Red Bank - Lexington SC who wants to run their restaurant like a high-performance business.

We aren't looking for someone to hide in an office. We want a high-energy leader who can build a legendary team culture while maintaining a "shrewd" eye on the bottom line.

The Life’s Food Advantage: The P.A.C.E. Bonus

Most restaurants offer "profit sharing," but we do it better. We reward your efficiency through our P.A.C.E. Program (Profit After Controllable Expenses).Why P.A.C.E. is a game-changer for you:

• You’re in Control: Your bonus isn't impacted by fixed costs like rent or taxes. It is based entirely on the variables you control: Labor, Food Waste, and Operating Expenses.
• No "Corporate Ceiling": When you run a lean, efficient, and high-volume shop, you see the direct results in your paycheck.
• Entrepreneurial Ownership: We give you the tools and the autonomy to manage your "four walls" like an owner.

What Else Is In It For You?

• The "Car Program": A fully-funded company car program available to high-performing, tenured GMs.
• Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance.
• Future Wealth: 401(k) with a generous Company Match.
• Support System: In-store chaplain support and a clear, supportive path for career advancement.
• Balanced Life: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and free meals on every shift.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

You will be the "CEO" of the Red Bank - Lexington SC Five Guys, focusing on two main pillars:

1. Interpersonal Excellence (The People)

• Recruit, train, and inspire a "Five Guys" caliber crew.
• Create an environment where people want to work and customers want to return.
• Lead from the front—be the energy on the line during the rush.

2. Financial Shrewdness (The Profit)

• Master the P&L: Execute strategies to optimize labor and minimize food cost (COGS).
• Operational Precision: Ensure 100% compliance with safety, security, and brand standards.
• Proactive Management: Treat every dollar spent in the restaurant like it’s your own.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Leadership: Experience in high-volume restaurant or hospitality management.
• Financial Fluency: You understand P&Ls and know how to move the needle on controllable expenses.
• Natural Coach: You have a track record of developing talent and building strong teams.
• Hands-on Grit: You are comfortable in a fast-paced, high-heat, hands-on leadership role.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a schedule that meets the needs of the business (days, nights, weekends).

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.

About Life’s Food

We are a growing, people-first franchise group. We believe in taking care of the leaders who take care of our business. Learn more about our story at lifesfood.net.

Ready to win with P.A.C.E.? Apply today and join the Life's Food family!

Life’s Food is a family-owned franchise group proudly operating over 33 Five Guys restaurants across the Carolinas and Tennessee. For three years running, our employees have recognized us as a "Great Place to Work," reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. Learn more about www.lifesfood.net

Benefits

Bonus pay, Supplemental income, 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

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

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