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General Manager

Wendy's
SANTA MARIA, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

What you'll do

General Managers provide the vision and leadership to all Crew, Shift Supervisors and Restaurant Managers to ensure that each customer’s expectations are exceeded every visit and that the restaurant achieves or exceeds its business objectives every shift, every day.

As a General Manager, you will be overseeing operations for a designated Wendy's restaurant, you will develop and mentor your team - and ensure a positive dining experience for your customers - by monitoring and reinforcing food safety procedures, maximizing store sales and profit goals, maintaining QSC standards and ensuring protection of Wendy's brand and assets.

General Managers:

• Understand that growth is as much about people as it is about dollars

• Inspire team members to go above and beyond

• Keep the Wendy’s spirit alive in the restaurant

• Help every team member advance by developing their skills

• Create a Team of customer-oriented, highly productive employees

• Anticipates and identifies problems and initiates appropriate corrective action

• Maintains fast, accurate service, provides excellent customer service, and meets and/or exceeds both company and customer expectations

• Ensures continual improvement of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness

• Maximizes store sales goals versus budget, including participation in marketing progams

What you can expect

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus Program

• Sick Time

• Vacation Time

• Free Meal Program

• Life Insurance

• Health Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Optional Insurances (Short Term and Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital, Accidental and Critical Illness)

• Performance Evaluations Every 12 Months

• Advancement Opportunities

• Uniforms Provided

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Schedules

What we expect from you

Qualified Candidates will meet the following requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age

High School Diploma or GED

One year of restaurant management experience

Must be dependable and punctual

Neat, clean and professional appearance

Up-beat and engaging personality

Fluent English-speaking and writing skills

Highly collaborative nature

Exhibit a sense of urgency

Strong work ethic

Excellent math skills, including basic computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Ability to travel to other restaurants, meetings, etc. as needed

Physical Elements:

Ability to stand for long periods

Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting (25-50 lbs.)

Visit Our Career Page:

https://www.cottifoods.com/careers

This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.

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