General Manager

FIND YOUR JAM AT POPEYES!

Are you a passionate, team-developing restaurant leader who has a passion for food?

JAM Restaurant Group is a growing Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise in Iowa. We have 8 locations across Iowa and are growing every year.

We are seeking self-motivated, energetic, positive restaurant leaders to join our team as Restaurant General Managers.

This critical leadership role will oversee the full store operation for their location.

We offer a competitive wage plus quarterly bonus potential, advancement opportunities (we strive to promote from within), and many other benefits.

While we push hard for results, we want our team to enjoy success in both their career and family life. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career with a growing company, then look no further than JAM.

What will you do?

As the Restaurant General Manager / Operating Partner you will run the full day to day operations of your store location.

Our Restaurant General Managers work side by side with their teams in the stores, focusing on food safety, efficiency and driving business results.

This role will be the key driver in setting a store culture that is positive, motivating, and focused on providing the ideal experience for every customer.

As the leader your guidance will be crucial to the recruitment, development, safety, and success of your team. We believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and it will be up to you to coach your team to help mold future leaders for your location and our company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for running a profitable restaurant and making sure your location meets Popeyes high level of standards for Quality, Service, and Cleanliness
• Set weekly, monthly quarterly plans to achieve store goals
• Provide mentoring and direction in setting a positive, fun, and energetic store culture
• Hiring, training, and developing leaders and team members to make sure that the restaurant has the right team in place to achieve their current and future goals
• Forecasting, payroll, and writing crew schedules
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with guests and coworkers
• Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations

Qualifications and Skills :

• Individuals must have one year of General Manager experience in the quick service / fast food restaurant industry or at least six months of Popeyes managerial experience
• Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills and can effectively communicate at all levels of the business
• Must have the ability to calculate and analyze data, display effective leadership skills, and interpret Profit and Loss Statements
• Ability to use a computer and basic software a must
• Candidates need to possess the ability to stand for long periods of time, kneel, and lift up to 50lbs
• Open to working a 50+ hour work schedule every week and available on evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be ServSafe certified or capable of attaining certification.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license

JAM Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic information / characteristics, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic provided by applicable federal, state or local laws.