Zaxby's

Restaurant General Manager

Indian Trail, NC • Posted 1 months ago
Onsite Full Time Restaurant Management

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you!

To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat – it’s a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. 

To our team members, Zaxbys is an indescribably great place to work!


General Managers are responsible for providing guidance and leadership to their team to create a positive culture and maintain high team morale. You will execute and assist in the development of action plans according to company goals and objectives. You will manage and oversee the daily operations of the restaurant focusing on staffing, team member development, sales growth, cost management, guest experience, and ensuring brand standards are consistently upheld. 


Why work at Zax?

  • COMPETITIVE PAY
  • BONUS POTENTIAL (Paid Quarterly): Up to 24% of Annual Salary
  • FREE Meals
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Opportunities to Advance


Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • HSA Option Available
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) With Employer Match
  • 100% match of first 3% contribution + 50% match of next 2% contribution
  • Additional eligibility requirements


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete all training requirements including:
  • Zaxbys General Manager Development Plan and Operations Excellence Capstone Class
  • Food Safety Certification and Manager Certification
  • Any additional training required by Zax LLC
  • Ensure that the restaurant delivers great experiences to guests
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels by sourcing, interviewing, hiring, retaining, and recognizing top performers
  • Ensure team members receive proper training including ongoing mentoring, coaching, and development while holding team members accountable for their performance
  • Ensure effective work schedules are created timely and appropriately to drive sales and control labor costs
  • Plan and delegate shift assignments including communicating expectations and adjusting as needed
  • Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld
  • Create and maintain a positive culture and healthy team morale by providing guidance and leadership while being an example and role model for the team
  • Manage profitability through driving sales, controlling costs, developing team members, and ensuring operational standards are consistently upheld
  • Strive to increase sales by building community relationships and providing outstanding product and service
  • Control costs and losses and strive to improve at every opportunity by maintaining operational standards, and ensuring compliance with all Zaxbys Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Complete performance reviews for crew members and assist with performance reviews for managers
  • Maintain compliance with Zaxbys Franchising LLC, Zax LLC, federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Utilize management tools and keep neat, accurate, and current records
  • Review performance metrics daily and develop action plans to enhance the execution of systems and processes to improve profitability, sales, and guest experience
  • Other responsibilities
  • Handle and report guest and team member complaints/concerns/injuries timely and in a friendly and respectful manner
  • Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description
  • Ensure the team works safely and follows all safety guidelines and procedures
  • Escalate concerns to your supervisor when appropriate
  • All other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly


Job Qualifications

The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for this position.

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Open availability and the ability to work a minimum of 5 days and 48 hours per week
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Successful completion of background check and motor vehicle report
  • Must possess leadership qualities, organizational skills, and ability to interact cooperatively with others
  • Required minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent and some college preferred
  • 3-5 years management experience required
  • Restaurant management experience preferred


Capability Requirements

The following capabilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship on the company will be considered.

  • Sit, stand, and walk continuously
  • Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders
  • Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead
  • Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation
  • Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing
  • Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment
  • Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
  • Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment

Additional Information

City
Indian Trail
State
NC
Zip
28079
Country
United States
Job Type
Full Time
Posted At
2026-05-19
Job Reference
15673_11020206
Mobile Friendly Apply
No
Category
Restaurant Management
Html Jobs
Yes
Url
https://click.appcast.io/t/_jA-fN4RxhiJ4gvM6NpVAuvhK_9z07vAs9AxzdeNgBpkQrOSeu_uVpIUS_ORnkHO
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<p class="ql-align-center"><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you!</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat – it’s a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. </span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">To our team members, Zaxbys is an indescribably great place to work!</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">General Managers are responsible for providing guidance and leadership to their team to create a positive culture and maintain high team morale. You will execute and assist in the development of action plans according to company goals and objectives. You will manage and oversee the daily operations of the restaurant focusing on staffing, team member development, sales growth, cost management, guest experience, and ensuring brand standards are consistently upheld. </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Why work at Zax?</strong></p><ul><li><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">COMPETITIVE PAY</strong></li><li><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">BONUS POTENTIAL (Paid Quarterly): Up to 24% of Annual Salary</strong></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">FREE Meals</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Paid Time Off</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Paid Holidays</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Employee Referral Program</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Opportunities to Advance</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Medical Insurance</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">HSA Option Available</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Dental Insurance</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Vision Insurance</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Short-Term Disability</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Long-Term Disability</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Employer Paid Life Insurance</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">401(k) With Employer Match</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">100% match of first 3% contribution + 50% match of next 2% contribution</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Additional eligibility requirements</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Duties and Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Complete all training requirements including:</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Zaxbys General Manager Development Plan and Operations Excellence Capstone Class</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Food Safety Certification and Manager Certification</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Any additional training required by Zax LLC</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure that the restaurant delivers great experiences to guests</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain appropriate staffing levels by sourcing, interviewing, hiring, retaining, and recognizing top performers</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure team members receive proper training including ongoing mentoring, coaching, and development while holding team members accountable for their performance</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure effective work schedules are created timely and appropriately to drive sales and control labor costs</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Plan and delegate shift assignments including communicating expectations and adjusting as needed</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Create and maintain a positive culture and healthy team morale by providing guidance and leadership while being an example and role model for the team</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Manage profitability through driving sales, controlling costs, developing team members, and ensuring operational standards are consistently upheld</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Strive to increase sales by building community relationships and providing outstanding product and service</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Control costs and losses and strive to improve at every opportunity by maintaining operational standards, and ensuring compliance with all Zaxbys Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Complete performance reviews for crew members and assist with performance reviews for managers</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain compliance with Zaxbys Franchising LLC, Zax LLC, federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Utilize management tools and keep neat, accurate, and current records</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Review performance metrics daily and develop action plans to enhance the execution of systems and processes to improve profitability, sales, and guest experience</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Other responsibilities</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Handle and report guest and team member complaints/concerns/injuries timely and in a friendly and respectful manner</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure the team works safely and follows all safety guidelines and procedures</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Escalate concerns to your supervisor when appropriate</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">All other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly</span></li></ul><p class="ql-indent-1"><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Job Qualifications </strong></p><p><em class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for this position. </em></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Must be 21 years of age or older</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Open availability and the ability to work a minimum of 5 days and 48 hours per week</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Successful completion of background check and motor vehicle report</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Must possess leadership qualities, organizational skills, and ability to interact cooperatively with others</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Required minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent and some college preferred</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">3-5 years management experience required</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Restaurant management experience preferred</span></li></ul><p class="ql-indent-1"><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Capability Requirements </strong></p><p><em class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">The following capabilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship on the company will be considered. </em></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Sit, stand, and walk continuously</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment</span></li></ul>
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