Restaurant General Manager - High‐Volume QSR & Fast Casual

The Restaurant Zone

Wood River, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Coaching, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Control, Driver's License, Entrepreneurship, Fast Food, Food Safety, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Measurement, Operations, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Quality Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Schedule Development, Team Lead/Manager, Top Sales Rep
LOCATION
Wood River, IL
POSTED
Today
Job Description
Job Description

An established, high-volume quick-service restaurant franchise is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations and develop a high-performing team. This is a hands-on leadership role with a unique long-term opportunity to grow into an owner/operator partnership program for top performers.

We're looking for entrepreneurial leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, drive financial results, and are passionate about developing people.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations
  • Drive sales, profitability, labor management, and food cost controls
  • Build, coach, and retain high-performing teams
  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence
  • Maintain brand, food safety, and cleanliness standards
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, inventory, and P&L performance
  • Develop future leaders through training and mentorship

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of successful General Manager experience
  • High-volume QSR, fast-casual, or convenience foodservice background preferred
  • Strong P&L, labor, and food cost management skills
  • Proven ability to build and develop teams
  • Hands-on leadership style with an ownership mentality
  • Stable work history and measurable operational results
  • Valid driver's license and work authorization required

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: Around $75,000 annually
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid training and leadership development
  • Unique ownership/partnership growth path for top performers
Company Description
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.
Company Description
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.

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