General Manager

We're looking for a General Manager who runs a great restaurantevery shift, every day. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving sales, building a strong team, and delivering fast, consistent, high-quality guest experiences. You'll own the business as if it were your own.

1. Restaurant Performance

• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Manage key metrics: labor %, food cost, throughput, and waste
• Deliver consistent resultsnot just good days

2. Shift Execution & Throughput

• Lead from the front during peak hours
• Ensure fast, accurate service and strong line flow
• Maintain ticket times and throughput standards

3. Team Leadership & Development

• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team
• Build and coach Shift Leaders and Assistant Managers
• Create a culture of accountability, energy, and ownership

4. Guest Experience

• Ensure every guest receives fast, friendly, and accurate service
• Address issues in real time and recover the experience
• Use feedback to improve operations

5. Operational Standards

• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards at all times
• Execute systems and processes consistently
• Be audit-ready every day

Consistently hits sales, labor, and food cost targets

Strong shift executionno chaos during peak hours

Low turnover in key roles (AMs, Shift Leaders)

Internal promotions happening from within your team

High guest satisfaction and repeat business

25+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual or QSR preferred)

Experience running high-volume shifts ($1M$3M+ annual volume typical)

Proven ability to lead teams and deliver consistent results

Strong work ethicyou're comfortable being on your feet and in the action

Ability to manage both people and numbers

Willing to work nights, weekends, and peak business hours

Leads from the frontthis is not a back-office role

Holds high standards and addresses issues directly

Base salary: + performance bonus

Health, dental, vision

PTO

Meal benefits

Growth path to District Manager

Bonus pay

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Other

Five Guys Burgers and Fries - Wake Forest 535 Dr Calvin Jones Hwy, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA Apply