General Manager - Five Guys High Point
About The Position
Life's Food, a premier Five Guys franchisee with 35 locations, is seeking a General Manager for their High Point location. This role is for a high-energy leader who wants to run their restaurant like a high-performance business, build a legendary team culture, and maintain a focus on the bottom line. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial ownership approach, providing leaders with the tools and autonomy to manage their "four walls" effectively. A key aspect of this role is the P.A.C.E. Bonus program, which rewards efficiency based on controllable expenses like labor, food waste, and operating costs, rather than fixed costs.
Requirements
- 2+ years of Leadership: Experience in high-volume restaurant or hospitality management.
- Financial Fluency: You understand P&Ls and know how to move the needle on controllable expenses.
- Natural Coach: You have a track record of developing talent and building strong teams.
- Hands-on Grit: You are comfortable in a fast-paced, high-heat, hands-on leadership role.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work a schedule that meets the needs of the business (days, nights, weekends).
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and inspire a "Five Guys" caliber crew.
- Create an environment where people want to work and customers want to return.
- Lead from the front—be the energy on the line during the rush.
- Master the P&L: Execute strategies to optimize labor and minimize food cost (COGS).
- Ensure 100% compliance with safety, security, and brand standards.
- Treat every dollar spent in the restaurant like it’s your own.
Benefits
- A fully-funded company car program available to high-performing, tenured GMs.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance.
- 401(k) with a generous Company Match.
- In-store chaplain support.
- A clear, supportive path for career advancement.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Free meals on every shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
