Fast Casual General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting
Pewaukee, WI

Step into a leadership role where food, people, and purpose come together. We’re seeking a Fast Casual General Manager to lead one of our Milwaukee Metro locations. Someone who thrives in a high-energy environment, leads from the front, and is ready to grow into an Area Manager role within a couple of years. This is more than running a restaurant; it’s about building a culture rooted in quality, care, integrity, ownership, and empowerment. If you’re driven, operationally sharp, and passionate about developing teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.


Fast Casual General Manager Benefits

  • Sustainable schedule averaging 45 hours per week to support work-life balance
  • Clear growth path to Area Manager within 1–2 years
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, values-driven organization
  • Leadership development with direct exposure to senior operations leadership
  • Collaborative, team-first culture focused on growth and accountability

Fast Casual General Manager Responsibilities

  • Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, service, and cleanliness
  • Drive financial performance by managing sales, labor, and cost of goods
  • Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team
  • Create a positive, inclusive culture aligned with core values
  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences and resolve concerns quickly and effectively
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and brand standards
  • Take full ownership of the business, proactively identifying and solving problems

Fast Casual General Manager Requirements

  • 3+ years of restaurant general manager experience - fast-casual preferred
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
  • Strong financial and operational management skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in a structured, corporate environment preferred
  • ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
  • Schedule flexibility for a 45-hour workweek




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