<p>Why Wendy's</p> <p>The Role: Full Ownership of the Business</p> <p>As General Manager, everything inside the four walls is yours to lead-people, performance, culture, and results.</p> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li>Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership and crew team </li><li>Set expectations, hold accountability, and elevate talent </li><li>Execute Wendy's operating systems with discipline and consistency </li><li>Drive sales through operational excellence and team engagement </li><li>Own controllable costs and profitability </li><li>Analyze and manage the restaurant's P&L </li><li>Ensure full compliance with food safety, labor, and legal standards </li><li>Create a culture where guests return and employees grow </li></ul> <p>This is not a role where success is handed to you-you create it.</p> <p>What you can expect</p> <p>We pay for results-and we're transparent about it.</p> <ul> <li>Monthly performance bonus up to $1,000 (based on controllable results) </li><li>Total annual compensation potential: $74,000 - $82,000+ </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Rx insurance (eligible after 30 days) </li><li>Retirement plan with company match </li><li>Paid vacation and sick time </li><li>Thanksgiving & Christmas OFF and PAID </li><li>Free meals every shift </li><li>Recognition programs, incentives, and performance contests </li></ul> <p>This role is designed for operators who want ownership, accountability, and upside-not micromanagement.</p> <p>Competitive base salary: $62,000 - $70,000</p> <p>What we expect from you</p> <p>This is not an entry-level position.</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>3+ years as a General Manager (or equivalent) in QSR or fast-paced restaurant environment </li><li>Demonstrated success managing people, sales, and profitability </li><li>Strong understanding of labor, food cost, and operational controls </li><li>Experience reading and managing a P&L </li><li>ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain quickly) </li><li>Open availability, including weekends and holidays </li><li>Reliable transportation </li><li>Authorized to work in the U.S. </li><li>Ability to pass a background check </li></ul> <p>You should be comfortable:</p> <ul> <li>Making decisions independently </li><li>Holding others accountable </li><li>Leading through standards-not emotion </li><li>Working in a performance-driven environment </li></ul> <p>Who Thrives Here</p> <p>You'll thrive at Saren Restaurants if you:</p> <ul> <li>Think ahead instead of reacting </li><li>Care about how results are achieved, not just the numbers </li><li>Take pride in developing future leaders </li><li>Want to run a business-not be micromanaged </li><li>Are looking for a platform, not just a job </li></ul> <p>This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.</p> <p>Call (815) 223-2032 to apply</p> <p>Email [email protected] to apply</p>