What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - Fast-Growing QSR Concept position at The Restaurant Zone?
A rapidly expanding fast-casual/QSR concept is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead its brand-new Glendora location. This is the first store in a major 30-unit development plan, with a second location opening in just a few months. If you're a builder, a community-driven operator, and someone who thrives in the early stages of a brand’s market expansion, this is a rare career-launching opportunity with massive growth potential. Why This Role MattersThis role is perfect for a GM who knows how to run tight labor, improve traffic through local marketing, and energize a young store to hit consistent performance goals. Your mission:Elevate salesStrengthen operationsGrow community awarenessBuild an energized, high-performing team What You’ll LeadAs the General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of: Daily operations & shift executionHitting weekly sales targetsLabor management & cost control (critical in CA)Local store marketing, partnerships, and brand presenceTraining, developing, and retaining a strong hourly teamUpholding brand standards in a hands-on, structured environmentCreating a winning store culture from the ground up What We’re Looking ForRequired Background:Proven GM-level experience in QSR or Fast CasualSuccess managing $35–50K/week high-volume operationsStrong labor control and scheduling abilityExperience lifting traffic after an opening slowdownOn-the-floor leadership style — engaged, energetic, and presentAbility to run a structured, detail-driven conceptTrack record building team culture, retention, and staffing pipelinesExperience activating community partnerships, local marketing, and loyalty programs Preferred Experience Includes:Concepts like Shake Shack, Habit, In-N-Out, Raising Cane’s, Dog Haus, Culver’s, Five Guys, Smashburger, Farmer Boys, etc.Opening a new store or entering a new marketMultisite growth or “promote-from-within” environments Personality Traits for Success:Builder mindset — thrives in new marketsFast, scrappy, and execution-focusedStrong communicator with presenceProcess-driven and highly accountableNot overly corporate; gets things done quicklyAble to rally teams and inject energy into a young store CompensationBase Salary: $60,000–$70,000 targeted (flexible up to mid-$80s; ceiling around $100K total comp)Bonus: Performance-based, tied to seasonality and store metricsStart Date: ASAPBenefits: Not currently included Apply TodayIf you’re a high-volume GM ready to drive growth, elevate operations, and lead a new concept into a new market, we want to meet you.Company DescriptionRestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100 collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
