General Manager - Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Durham, NC 27704
About the Job
Do you consider yourself to be a REAL leader? A leader who not only leads naturally, but can also put together a winning team that is motivated to work together and wow your customers? If so, then this is the opportunity for you.
At Five Guys, the philosophy is simple: great burgers and fries, crafted in a clean restaurant run by friendly staff. We are focused on creating an environment where all our employees take ownership of their work, and have fun doing it. If you’re a self-starter ready for a career that you can take pride in, apply today!
We can only do this by hiring great people like you while maintaining our focus on being REAL.
What are we looking for?:
- 2+ years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry with responsibility for financial result
- Desire to be a hands-on teacher, cheerleader, coach and mentor to the crew
- Possesses and demonstrates a strong owner-like commitment to operations and customer service
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- A creative approach to growing the business (community-engagement, fundraisers, etc.)
- ServSafe certification
What can you really expect?:
- Real work/life balance. Our locations are open from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. We are also closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Best of all - no drive-thru!
- Comprehensive and customizable benefits - medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Bonus plan in addition to base pay. Our bonus structure is focused around food safety, customer experience and financial success.
- Growth opportunities
Five Guys Burgers and Fries is one of America's most successful hamburger concepts, not just for its food, ranked the #1 burger in America by the Zagat survey, but also because of its employees.
We have a unique work environment where you're trained to work every position in the restaurant. From the register, to the grill, to morning prep and evening close, our crew members become a team working in all aspects of the restaurant.
We also have a unique crew bonus program that provides the opportunity to earn cash bonuses two times per week giving our crew members the opportunity to earn much higher incomes.
We have an open kitchen experience so it's fun and it's loud with lots of team communication. The crew's burger creation is part of the customer experience.