General Manager

Zankou Chicken

$80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of leadership experience in fast-paced restaurants
  • Strong passion for creating memorable dining experiences
  • Deep understanding of food safety and inventory management
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust
  • Effective problem-solving skills in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

  • Delight guests by creating a welcoming atmosphere
  • Ensure high standards for food safety and service
  • Motivate and develop team members to achieve their potential
  • Manage daily operations including inventory and scheduling
  • Represent the brand's values in all actions
  • Be hands-on in various roles from food preparation to guest service

Benefits

  • 95% of General Manager's health insurance premium covered
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4%
  • Free daily meals and employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid training programs
Full Job Description
Job description:

What You'll Do:

Delight Guests: Make every Guest feel like family from start to finish.

Ensure Quality: Keep food, safety, and service standards consistently excellent.

Lead the Team: Motivate, inspire coach, and grow your Team Members to succeed.

Manage Operations: Manage inventory, scheduling, safety, and labor compliance with precision while owning the full P+L

Live the Brand: Embody hospitality, quality, and excellence in every action. Be Hands-On: Jump in where needed from carving rotisserie chicken, checking prep standards, or ensuring recipes are followed perfectly to providing our guests gracious hospitality to coaching and developing your team - you're are all in

What You Bring:

Leadership Experience: 3+ years' experience leading teams in a fast-paced restaurant.

Guest Focus and Obsession: Passion for creating memorable dining experiences.

Operational Know-How: Strong understanding of food safety, inventory, P+L and labor practices.

People Skills: Excellent communicator who builds trust with teams and guests. Develop team members to build our bench and reach their full potential.

Problem-Solver: Quick thinker who solves challenges with ease.

Why Zankou Chicken?

Competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match). Career growth and leadership development in a family-owned, growing company.

Supportive, team-first culture.

Free meal every day worked.

Benefits :

Health Insurance - 95% of the General Manager's premium and 50% of spouse/domestic partner and dependents' premiums are paid by Zankou Chicken

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) - Company match up to 4%

Free daily meals and an employee discount

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Paid training

Salary Description

$80,000 - $95,000

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