Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

New York, United States

Company
Wendy's
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Wendy's Careers

Job Description
What you'll do
As a Manager at Wendy’s, you’ll provide leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business. With the support of the General Manager, you will drive guest service, training and development, sales & profit growth and accountability across the entire restaurant team. We’re counting on you to create and sustain a fun, inviting work environment and to model Wendy’s core values every day.

Lead all aspects of our daily restaurant business, such as delivering a high-quality menu and motivating our staff to provide excellent guest service.

Maintain the restaurant’s revenue, profitability and quality goals, ensuring efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Create a friendly atmosphere for our guests.

Invest in and develop our team members to help them execute flawless service.

What you can expect
Competitive Base Pay $54,000 - $65,000 yearly (appropriate to relevant experience)

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance for you and your family

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with company matching

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive paid training program -local to area

Lucrative employee referral bonus program

Professional development and promote from within opportunities based on performance

Fun work environment and work culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion

Dining Privileges and much more!
What we expect from you
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Restaurant Manager (fast food or quick casual, high-volume restaurants preferred)

Have reliable transportation and can to/from work on time

Able to work approximately a 47.50 hour work week, rotating shifts that include days, night, weekends and holidays

Can commute up to 25-30 miles each way to/from work location

Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills

Self-motivation

The independence, initiative and desire to achieve

An attitude of genuine passion for teamwork

The ability to provide our guests with a friendly atmosphere where they can relax and enjoy a great dining experience

Engages, connects and builds relationships with guests and staff

Have the creative ability to work with the community and build sales

18 years of age.

Authorized to work in the USA

This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.
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