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General Manager

Wendy's
RUTHERFORD, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026

What you'll do

The Restaurant General Manager is the key Coach and Leader of the Team. He or she is responsible not just for the overall operations of the designated location, but also the training, coaching, and development of the rest of the management team and teammates.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Hiring and development of a rock star Wendy’s team
  • Facilitating proper standards and procedures
  • Role modeling and maintaining the highest level of guest service at all times
  • Inventory counting and recording
  • Creating Teammate and Management
  • Opening and closing the restaurant as a part of the management schedule, and additional administrative duties weekly, monthly, and quarterly
  • Develop and coach the team to maintain the positive dining experience of customers
  • Monitor and reinforce food safety procedures
  • Maximize store sales and achieve profit goals
  • Maintain QSC standards and ensure that the Wendy’s brand and assets are well protected

What you can expect

Our mission. Create positive lifelong emotional connections with our teammates and our guests.

More than just a Paycheck! Benefits:

  • Advancement Opportunities throughout our organization - We promote from within!
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Within a month
    • Cigna Medical Plan
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance w/supplemental Life available
  • 401(k) available after only 90 days
  • Vacation and Sick Time
  • Ongoing development
  • Tuition reimbursement available
  • Flexible schedules
  • Teammate Assistance Fund
  • Stability and growth
  • Fun, Energetic Work Environment
  • Direct Deposit and/or Pay Card
  • ...And Our AMAZING Briad Wendy's Culture!!

What we expect from you

Team players wanted - job requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years of General Manager experience is Required
  • QSR or Fast-casual experience, Required
  • Comfortable working in an emerging-growth company environment
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • An impressive work-ethic
  • Desire to learn industry/gain experience
  • Highly collaborative nature
  • Must have a great personality, desire to serve guests, and enjoy working as part of a team, and be upbeat and engaging
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; Must be able to multi-task
  • Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to our team, while demonstrating a "Can Do" attitude

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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