Hardees General Manager - Harlan

Boddie-Noell Ent.•Harlan, IA

About The Position

Boddie-Noell Enterprises is hiring a Restaurant General Manager for a Hardee’s restaurant. The General Manager develops, supports, and leads the restaurant team and is accountable for sales growth, profitability, and maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness. Managers work alongside crew members to resolve guest concerns, maintain product quality, address problems, teach, and lead by example. Boddie-Noell Enterprises is a family-owned company and the largest Hardee’s franchisee in the United States. The role includes a comprehensive 7–8 week training course and ongoing career-development classes intended to support continued advancement along the management path. The company describes its values as respect, honesty, trust, excellence, teamwork, and diversity.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must meet the physical demands of the role.
  • Must be able to lead, recognize, and train successful talent.
  • 2–5 years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager.
  • Good references.
  • Availability to work all shifts and weekends.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Strong conflict-resolution skills.
  • Solid organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to balance hands-on work with effective delegation.

Nice To Haves

  • Veterans and applicants with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Interview and hire qualified staff in accordance with company standards and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Schedule enough staff to operate the restaurant and accommodate guest flow, while managing labor costs to company standards.
  • Train the management team and crew using the current training system; evaluate performance at designated intervals and create development plans with employees.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships with the management team and crew; coach, counsel, and discipline as appropriate, and assist with crew duties when needed.
  • Conduct crew and management meetings as needed about operating procedures, promotions, safety, security, and training.
  • Maintain adequate supplies and control inventory to meet the company’s Food Cost Variance standard.
  • Maintain reports and records in accordance with company standards and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Maintain the building and equipment using proper operating, cleaning, and preventive-maintenance procedures.
  • Manage cash and ensure adherence to cash-handling procedures.
  • Meet company standards for personal appearance and professionalism.
  • Follow human resources, sanitation, safety, and security policies and procedures to maintain a safe, compliant environment.
  • Represent Boddie-Noell Enterprises professionally and demonstrate its vision and values; perform other tasks as directed by management.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and full benefits.
  • Comprehensive 7–8 week training course and ongoing career-development classes.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Bonus program.
  • Paid training.
  • 401(k).
  • Vacation, sick, holiday, and bereavement pay.
  • Discounted meals during shifts.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Opportunity to advance.
  • Employee assistance fund providing financial help to employees in need.
  • Corporate chaplain support for personal and professional life issues.
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