General Manager - New Haven

Step Up, Lead, and Grow – Wingstop is Hiring a General Manager!

JOIN OUR TEAM @ New Haven, CT!

Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand-cut seasoned fries and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only Wingstop - because it's more than a meal, it's a flavor experience.

Wing It North, LLC opened our first Wingstop location in 2015 in Toledo, OH. Currently, we own and operate 11 locations in the Cleveland, Detroit, and Toledo markets with continuous growth each year. We are "the Wing Experts," who set to "provide great food experiences through the caring culture of our people." If you're looking for endless growth opportunities, a fun but challenging work environment, and a culture of caring - we're the franchise group for you! Join us in serving the world flavor!

A General Manager has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations. This position is critical to Wingstop Restaurants; ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation, customer relations, inventory management, financial accountability, also ensures that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer and other duties as required or assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications for the job:

• 3 years of progressive restaurant management experience, including at least 2 years as a General Manager in a highvolume QSR or fastcasual environment
• Demonstrated full P&L accountability, including labor management, food cost, inventory control, scheduling, and guest satisfaction
• Proven ability to hire, train, develop, and lead highperforming teams while driving operational excellence
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problemsolving skills
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that each Guest receives outstanding Guest Service by providing a Guest friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every Guest, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of Guest Service.

Control shrinkage, waste, expenses, and payroll. Ensure appropriate cleanliness, sanitation, safety and staffing standards are maintained.

Review restaurant trends and recommend and initiate changes for maximizing goals and objectives.

Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures through regular restaurant management and staff meetings, walk-through and audits, etc.

• Open and/or close the Restaurant
• Assemble and package orders according to the Wingstop standard
• Assist all other positions when necessary
• Receive, inspect, and sign/pay for deliveries in the GM’s absence
• Place orders with vendors when necessary
• Maintain a current Operations Manual, and follow all procedures
• Conduct a daily walk through and taste test of products at opening
• Make sure the time and temps are done every two hours
• Ensure that all products are fresh and prepared correctly
• Keep the flow of orders moving on time
• Keep the restaurant safe and clean for both the crewmember and the guest
• Handle guest issues in the GM’s absence
• Assist in keeping kitchen clean throughout the shift
• Ensure that all crewmembers are health safety conscious at all times
• Promote the Wingstop Brand and uphold the mandatory operating requirements
• Keep the Wingstop philosophy alive for crewmembers and guests
• Support the other Brand Partners in your network
• Enforce the Wingstop uniform and jewelry policy
• Ability to thoroughly understand and follow instructions in how to use chemical cleaning products

Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor; is willing to ask for help. Identifies and introduces new ideas and solutions to create efficiency in the operation.

Represents the brand and department in a professional and polished manner at all times. ·

Requirements: Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer. Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations. Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through. Well organized and detail oriented. Experience must include business planning, with direct responsibility for operational and financial results. Must have demonstrated expertise in identifying areas for improvement and establish and implement procedures and performance standards to increase profitability.

Ability to teach others to understand the financial impact of operational decisions, and help to establish and implement performance measurements and procedures to reach goals. Consultative and coaching approach; tolerant of others’ viewpoints. Ability to use persuasion and negotiation and other communication principles to influence results. Strong problem-solving skills; desire to accept a leadership role, and remain tactful while approaching conflict management. Ability to remain composed and rational in adverse or confrontational situations. Must be able to deal with complex factors, adapt existing methods, make and influence decisions guided by established policies and procedures.

Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self improvement

Obtain ServSafe certification within first 90 days of job placement

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Night Shift (Preferred)

Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate: New Haven, CT

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

About Wing it North CT LLC

Wing It North was founded in 2015 when we brought Wingstop to Toledo, sharing our love of fresh wings, bold flavors, and hand-cut fries with northwest Ohio. We own and operate 50 Wingstop restaurants in four states: Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Connecticut. Integral to our mission are our people, the Wing Experts, who work tirelessly to provide great food experiences through the caring culture of our people. If you're looking for endless growth opportunities, a fun but challenging work environment, and a culture of caring, we're the franchise group for you. Join us in serving the world flavor!