General Manager

Job Description

The Role: Full Ownership of the Business

As General Manager, everything inside the four walls is yours to lead—people, performance, culture, and results.

You will:

Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership and crew team

Set expectations, hold accountability, and elevate talent

Execute Wendy’s operating systems with discipline and consistency

Drive sales through operational excellence and team engagement

Own controllable costs and profitability

Analyze and manage the restaurant’s P&L

Ensure full compliance with food safety, labor, and legal standards

Create a culture where guests return and employees grow

This is not a role where success is handed to you—you create it.

What you can expect

We pay for results—and we’re transparent about it.

Monthly performance bonus up to $1,000 (based on controllable results)

Total annual compensation potential: $74,000 – $82,000+

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Rx insurance (eligible after 30 days)

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Thanksgiving & Christmas OFF and PAID

Free meals every shift

Recognition programs, incentives, and performance contests

This role is designed for operators who want ownership, accountability, and upside—not micromanagement.

Competitive base salary: $62,000 – $70,000

Full-time