General Manager

Wendy's
Grand Junction, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2024 CLOSED ON 12/2/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Wendy's?

Starting salary: $55000 per year - $70000 per year


Families come in all shapes and sizes and that’s exactly what we have in our Wendy’s family. Our culture comes from key principals from our founder, Dave Thomas. These include honesty and integrity, treating everyone with respect, being nice and giving back to our employees and community. General Managers are key to delighting every customer and ensuring we deliver high quality food in a fast, friendly and clean environment. Working directly with the District Manager, General Managers are the restaurants first in command. This includes managing the daily operations, team building, coaching, and developing.


We offer our General Manager the opportunity to grow and develop to their personal level.

Some of our highlighted benefits are:

  • Bonus plan.
  • Paid time off!
  • Career growth, you are our future!
  • Employee referral Program.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible the first day of the following month after 60 days of employment)
  • 401K plan with company match and even pet insurance.


Key responsibilities


  • Interview, hire, train and orientate a team.
  • Oversee and enforce proper standards and procedures.
  • Maintain excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Inventory counting and recording.
  • Cash Management.
  • Create schedules for their stores.
  • Opening, closing, and additional administrative duties.
  • Ensure proper food handing and preparation.


General Managers establish and communicate a vision for their team. They create a fun, inviting and safe environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our General Managers operate the business with a high level of honesty and integrity and are always seeking to improve themselves, their team and the business.


  • Minimum of 1-year restaurant management experience.
  • QSR or Fast-casual experience, preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Desire to learn and willingness to accept feedback.
  • Must have a great personality, a desire to serve guests, and enjoy working as part of a team, and be upbeat

and engaging.

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.


Physical Requirements:


  • Ability to bend, knee and lift (25 - 50 pounds)
  • Mobility (i.e.: bending, reaching, wiping, and carrying)
  • All positions require long periods of standing, that includes evenings and weekends.


If you like working with people in a fun, fast-paced team environment, Wendy's is the place for you!


We are always looking for great talent. There is no fixed deadline to apply for this position.

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

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