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General Manager

Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen Salary
Calvert, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Position Overview:

The Dairy Queen General Manager is the ultimate leader of their store and has last line accountability for the successful operation, growth, and profitability of their Dairy Queen location. The General Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure the restaurant operates in accordance with all established policies, procedures, standards, Company values, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Restaurant General Manager maximizes sales and profitability through the execution of systems and processes that result in superior quality, service, and cleanliness. The General Manager recruits, hires, trains, coaches, develops, and retains a best-in-class team of Smile Servers capable of delivering the Dairy Queen brand experience to our fans. This is a salaried position with an expected weekly commitment of 50 hours per week, which may change based on business demands.


Qualifications:

  • 3 years previous experience as a restaurant general manager or a similar role in food service leadership.
  • Previous experience managing profit & loss (P&L), inventory, labor and scheduling.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Must successfully pass a background check and motor vehicle record check.
  • Possession of Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification (where required).
  • Flexible availability based on business demands, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Our Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your overall well-being, including health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), flexible spending accounts, a variety of voluntary insurance options, food and shoe discounts, identity theft protection, daily pay, tuition reimbursement, anniversary recognition, an employee referral program, and bereavement leave.

Truce is a place where shared values meet shared purpose. A trusted space of understanding in a world that needs more togetherness. We transform lives and communities through the power of exceptional food. Truce serves only the cleanest ingredients with no seed oils, is 100% GMO-free, and has nothing artificial. Ever.

Truce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please be advised that operation positions may involve exposure to various work hazards, including but not limited to extreme temperatures (both high heat and cold environments depending on seasonal and job assignment) and allergens (such as peanuts, dairy, soy, and other food-related allergens). Candidates should consider these factors when applying and be prepared to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and comfort. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and will supply appropriate protective gear and training to manage these conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

E-Verify Notice - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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