Overview
General Manager – Dave’s Hot Chicken Jobs in Middletown, RI at Dave’s Hot Chicken
General Manager — Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for a high-performing General Manager to lead one of our fast-growing, high-energy restaurant locations. Our GMs are true operators — accountable for performance, culture, and guest experience. You will be responsible for building a winning team, driving results, and elevating operational standards every day.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coach your management team and staff with clarity, consistency, and positivity
- Own store performance metrics (Sales, COGS, Labor, Guest Satisfaction, Training & Retention)
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience during all dayparts and service waves
- Recruit, train, and develop high-quality team members
- Maintain a clean, safe, compliant, and brand-aligned restaurant
- Execute scheduling, inventory, staffing plans, and weekly labor targets
- Manage food safety, sanitation, and product quality standards
- Communicate effectively with regional leadership and support teams
- Solve problems quickly and drive continuous improvement
- Foster a strong, fun, and accountable team culture
What Success Looks Like
- Happy and well-trained staff with low turnover
- Guests who feel valued — and return often
- Sales growth driven by consistency and hospitality
- Operational excellence with tight controls and low waste
- Positive contributions to company culture and brand reputation
We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of GM or similar leadership experience (QSR or fast-casual preferred)
- Strong communicator and motivator; leads from the front
- Analytical mindset — understands numbers & operational levers
- Ability to coach, delegate, and elevate people
- Organized and detail-oriented, thrives with systems and processes
- Calm under pressure and solution-driven
- High integrity, high ownership, zero ego
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary (DOE)
- Performance bonuses tied to KPIs (Sales, COGS, Labor, Training)
- Growth & advancement opportunities within a fast-scaling company
- Paid time off & staff perks
- Leadership development & ongoing training
Who We Are
We’re a fast-growing, entrepreneurial restaurant group that believes in building leaders, rewarding performance, and creating memorable guest experiences. We operate with a high standard of excellence, a strong team culture, and a genuine focus on developing our people.
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: General Manager – Dave’s Hot Chicken
Company: Dave’s Hot Chicken
Location: Middletown, RI
