General Manager - Palmdale, CA
Posted on February 06, 2026
Checkers & Rally's is a prominent fast-food restaurant chain known for its distinctive drive-thru service and commitment to delivering quality meals quickly and efficiently. Established as a leader in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector, Checkers & Rally's operates numerous franchise locations across the country, serving millions of customers annually. The company prides itself on a culture dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its Franchisees, Team Members, and Guests by ensuring outstanding service and high operational standards. As part of a corporate team that values operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Checkers & Rally's focuses on providing an engaging work environment where employees are empowered to grow and excel in their careers. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental plans and rewards programs such as bonuses and exciting incentives like all-expenses-paid annual cruise trips.
The General Manager role at Checkers & Rally's is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the complete operations of a restaurant location. This full-time management opportunity entrusts the General Manager with the responsibility of executing the restaurant's business plan by achieving set sales and profit goals while maintaining the highest levels of customer service and team engagement. The General Manager ensures that each location meets or surpasses budgeted sales figures and maximizes profitability through effective P&L management and strategic operational planning. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, this role requires continuous analysis of restaurant performance metrics to develop and implement operational improvements that enhance service speed, product quality, and overall efficiency.
In addition to financial and operational oversight, the General Manager plays a critical role in team development and leadership. The position involves determining staffing needs, recruiting skilled candidates, and ensuring that shifts are adequately staffed to support seamless operations and positive guest experiences. Training and coaching are integral to this role, as the General Manager is responsible for the ongoing education of Team Members and Assistant Managers concerning policies, procedures, and exemplary guest service standards. Recognizing the importance of maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging environment, the General Manager enforces safety protocols and nurtures a culture where employees and guests feel valued and enjoy their experience.
This role is ideal for dynamic leaders with at least two years of restaurant management experience, preferably within the QSR industry, who possess strong communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for leading teams in a fast-paced environment. Checkers & Rally's encourages those who are energetic, adaptable, and motivated by success to join their Corporate Field Operations team and make a tangible difference every day by delivering operational excellence and exceptional guest satisfaction.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Food safety certified preferred
- Over 2 years restaurant management experience, preferably in quick service restaurants (QSR)
- Basic math skills
- Microsoft Office and general systems experience
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule and extended hours
- High energy to keep up with our fast paced environment
- Commitment to core values of integrity, service, excellence, and courage to be bold and grow