General Manager

About the role

Coming Soon! Sonny’s BBQ - Valrico! Accepting management applications. Are you looking for a great place to work and build a long-lasting management career? Training and managing will take place in Bartow, FL until location opens in 2027. You’ve found the right place! At ACGBBQ, LLC., a licensed franchisee of Sonny’s BBQ, we believe our people—especially our managers—are the key to our success!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the process to hire, train and develop, schedule, and evaluate hourly team members in his/her store.
• Ensure that our restaurants have safe, professional, and engaging atmosphere.
• Are the go-to resource for all hourly team members; they go out of their way to address the individual needs and concerns of our team members every day!
• Provide clear benchmarks and expectations to assistant managers and hourly team members so that each shift runs smoothly.
• Oversee and ensure all assistant managers and hourly team members’ performance is meeting company expectations through constant follow-up and communication.
• Respond to immediate store needs.
• Ensure every guest receives exceptional service and a memorable experience.
• Execute all operations policies, procedures, and programs within the store (and ensure they are followed by others to keep Sonny’s a great place to work!).
• Report information to Area Director through plans of action, AOR’s, goals, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to speak and read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or restaurant employees.
• At least two years restaurant management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Solid reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Proficient in using computers to include use of the Microsoft Office programs.
• Managers regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Monthly Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K - W/ 4% Matching
• Manager Meals
• Vacation Benefit – We’ll give you $2,500 a year to take your dream vacation! (Must be in management for one year.)

Pay

60000-68000 Yearly Salary

Schedule

Must have the flexibility to work a 50-hour workweek, with the understanding that during peak seasons or business needs, additional hours may be required.