Popeye's Restaurant General Manager

If you are a high energy, outgoing person who is passionate about leading and building a team and is looking to join a company that is committed to creating a great place to work, this job is for you!  As a Restaurant General Manager for our Popeye's in Lake Station, IN you will be entrusted to guide your team members in delivering an exceptional guest experience, operational excellence, and a working environment that promotes engagement and living the Company values, making us the clear choice for our guest’s needs.  Restaurant General Managers are responsible for the overall operation of a branded restaurant, overseeing a team of Associates and Leaders in their work to serve our guests. C-store General Manager are responsible for the total operations of the convenience store.

• Ensure that your team greets all guests in a friendly manner to make them feel welcomed and appreciated, encouraging Guest Loyalty. 
• Demonstrate leadership attributes to include: building and maintaining trust with the store team by setting clear and measurable goals, holding self and team accountable, and communicating frequently and effectively.
• Build and develop a strong team by: hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, offering timely feedback on performance and leading by example.
• Lead a team of store associates in a fair, consistent, impartial and timely manner, supporting and enforcing all State & Federal laws along with Company policies and procedures.
• Achieve operational excellence, develop performance goals aligned with the Company’s Operational objectives, hit financial goals (Sales/expenses to budget, net profit) and strive for year over year improvement.
• Manage food operation to ensure quality and safety of all items sold.
• Manage the overall appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant (inside and out) ensuring that all food prep areas are clean and stocked; the food service area is spotless and the bathrooms are sparkling clean, delegating and directing team to maintain condition levels up to Company’s standard.
• Oversee quality control, merchandising, safety programs and other guidelines in place for successful food service operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of the District Manager.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

High School or GED

1 year leadership or supervisory capacity in restaurant environment, leading a team

1-3 years restaurant experience

Valid Driver’s license.   National Food Safety requirement (can acquire during employment)

Comfortable talking and interacting with guests and team members

High energy

Ability to move from one activity to another quickly

Team oriented;  willing to give extra effort to help others

Computer skills are helpful

Flexible availability.  Weekend & Holiday hours are required. 

Must have Reliable transportation

Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Ability to stand/walk 8 hours a day; reach overhead, bend, squat, twist, reach, grasp and grip and work in cooler (cold temperatures).