General Manager/ Operating Partner

Soar Restaurants • Smithfield, RI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager/Operating Partner is the highest management position at the drive-in and is responsible for leading and managing its operations and employees. The role oversees staffing, guest service, operational standards, cost control, records and reports, local marketing, facilities, vendors, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The position requires a minimum of 50 hours per week, with irregular hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. It also requires hands-on work in station duties, cleaning and sanitation, and stocking food products weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision.
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and managing employees.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including wage and hour and equal employment opportunity laws.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations.
• Basic computer, math, accounting, and reading skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving, multitasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, including irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands and work in the described restaurant environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced studies in business, restaurant management, or related fields.
• Quick-service restaurant (QSR) management experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, manage, direct, coach, lead, schedule, assign, discipline, and terminate assistant managers and employees.
• Manage employee compensation levels according to company guidelines.
• Supervise and manage drive-in operations to provide an optimal guest experience.
• Manage opening and/or closing duties.
• Handle and appropriately escalate guest and employee issues and concerns.
• Manage, plan, forecast, and adjust food, labor, paper, and inventory to support cost control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service.
• Lead regular team meetings focused on operational standards and guest service.
• Manage and maintain drive-in records and prepare and maintain operational reports.
• Develop, implement, and manage action plans for local marketing and business performance.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the drive-in and equipment.
• Supervise and manage vendor performance.
• Comply with and enforce company policies, procedures, and operational standards, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Manage regular cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Perform station duties as needed, including fountain and frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru if applicable.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation as needed, including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease.
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED