What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Manager - General Manager position at Popeyes on Lake Geneva?
General Manager
Location: Nick's on the Lake @ Popeye's - Lake Geneva, WI
Employment Type: Full‑Time (45–55 hours per week)
Schedule: Day, mid, or night shifts — including holidays and weekends
About the Role
Are you passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment for both customers and team members?
Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, fun‑loving workplace where every day brings something new?
Join our family‑owned and operated Popeyes on Lake Geneva — an iconic local favorite with a beautiful lake view, just steps from the beach and Riviera boat docks. You’ll lead a dedicated team while ensuring smooth operations, excellent guest experiences, and strong business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead by example and motivate staff with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism
- Oversee both dining room and kitchen operations daily
- Recruit, train, and organize team members for operational excellence
- Manage scheduling, labor costs, and overall staffing efficiency
- Oversee inventory management, ordering, and stock control
- Handle repairs, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination
- Collaborate with kitchen staff on menu writing and updates
- Manage guest relations and resolve customer complaints quickly
- Assist with marketing efforts and community engagement
- Increase sales and profitability through effective leadership and planning
- Ensure compliance with food sanitation, safety, and health regulations
- Support staff development and advancement opportunities
- Monitor and maintain resources efficiently (staff, stock, and sales)
- Provide onsite leadership during long shifts and ensure seamless operations
Qualifications
- 10 years of restaurant management experience
- Food Sanitation Certification required
- Open availability and willingness to work long shifts, holidays, and weekends
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Proactive and confident decision‑maker
- Creative, motivated, and high‑energy personality
- Dependable, honest, and team‑oriented
- Problem‑solving ability with a positive, can‑do attitude
Why Join Us
- Health insurance benefits available
- Paid time off and healthy work‑life balance
- Delicious employee discounts
- Opportunity to grow leadership and business management skills
- Work in a beautiful, tourist‑friendly lake town
- Join a friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic team environment
Ready to Lead?
If you’re a passionate, results‑driven leader with a hands‑on approach, apply today and join our family at Popeyes on Lake Geneva!
Where you are less of an employee and more like a family member!
An iconic family owned and operated business in a beautiful tourist friendly lake town. Popeye's is located directly across the street from the city beach and the Riviera boat docks and offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with great lake views.
We take pride in serving the locals and visitors with great food and impeccable service from our family of caring, dedicated, and talented team members.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000