Killeen,TX,USA Airport($44.2k-$66.2k/Year) | Hiring

Golden Chick is a rapidly expanding restaurant brand in the United States, known for its high-quality fried chicken and commitment to excellent customer service. Founded in 1967 in San Marcos, Texas, Golden Chick has grown from a single restaurant into one of the fastest growing and most recognized dining establishments in the nation. With a strong focus on fresh ingredients, friendly service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Golden Chick continues to attract loyal customers and develop new locations nationwide. The company prides itself on a family-oriented culture, an inclusive work environment, and ample career growth opportunities for its employees. Golden Chick's dedication to success, both operationally and in customer satisfaction, has earned it acclaim from industry leaders such as Nation's Restaurant News, marking it as one of the top brands in the country. The company values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, all aimed toward delivering an exceptional dining experience and achieving sustainable growth. The General Manager role at this expanding Golden Chick location is a key leadership position within the restaurant operations department. Reporting directly to the Restaurant Supervisor, this exempt role oversees comprehensive management of both staff and operational functions. The General Manager is responsible for leading a team consisting of 1-2 subordinate supervisors who manage a total of 15-30 employees, as well as directly supervising these employees. This multifaceted role encompasses hiring, training, scheduling, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions, all while ensuring adherence to company policies and maintaining a productive, positive workplace culture. The General Manager is instrumental in driving restaurant success through strong leadership, operational oversight, and financial management. In addition to people management, the role involves monitoring inventory and supply levels, coordinating with vendors, managing financial transactions, budgeting, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. Food safety and quality compliance are critical responsibilities, requiring the General Manager to inspect facilities, ensure food handler certifications are current, and foster a safe working environment that aligns with health regulations. The General Manager also plays an active role in food preparation and customer service, troubleshooting equipment issues, and participating in operational meetings to improve restaurant performance and strategize for future growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with proven leadership skills in the food service industry, especially those with previous management experience at Golden Chick or similar operations. The company encourages applicants interested in career growth and who align with its mission, vision, and values to apply. The role demands flexibility with work schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs. Golden Chick’s commitment to employee development, ongoing training programs, and a supportive work culture makes this position ideal for individuals passionate about restaurant management and customer satisfaction.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be an Assistant Manager of a Golden Chick restaurant for a minimum of six months or manager of a food operation other than Golden Chick for two years
• Ability to read 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 customers or employees of organization
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• State Food Handler certification
• Must be willing to work variable schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays