General Manager Trainee

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

  General Manager Trainee

Slim Chickens is one of the strongest and most successful brands emerging in the US and we are entering the Arizona market.  What does that mean for you?  The opportunity to be part of something new and exciting with room for advancement! 

We are seeking dynamic, passionate and driven leaders.  At AZ Slims our mission is simple: we aim to serve high quality chicken, provide an engaging, customer-focused dining experience and to inspire the personal and professional growth of our employees.  We are a family-owned business, with family values at our core.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities:
Personal Leadership

• Accept responsibility for both personal and team’s performance
• Act with integrity; lead by example 
• Seek out new experiences to further personal development
• Confront difficult issues despite risk or discomfort and encourage others to do the same

Results Leadership

• Organize, coordinate and manage resources to meet key goals and objectives around customer service, speed of service, food cost and labor controls
• Give clear, motivating and constructive feedback; take action quickly when performance is not meeting expectations
• Streamline and drive continuous improvements to ensure restaurant is clean, organized and guest-ready at all times

Team Leadership

• Treat others fairly and consistently; drive the Slims culture daily
• Listen attentively to both team and customer concerns empathetically, addressing issues quickly
• Lead and direct teams in a positive and direct way in highly chaotic situations; ensure goals and service standards are met
• Solicit and act on feedback

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience leading teams of 20+ team member and managers
• Strong sense of personal accountability and desire for development
• Experience leading teams to meet key objectives
• Available to work flexible schedules to ensure efficient operations
• Experience in talent management processes
• Able to effectively communicate and tailor message to appropriate audiences
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Capable of creating a feeling of energy and excitement to foster an engaging culture
• Strong routines around cleanliness and organization standards

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid time off

Restaurant type:

• Quick service & fast-food restaurant

Shift:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

  Compensation: $65,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-through in the “better-chicken” segment, opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Offering high-quality food with a focus on fresh, delicious ingredients, the brand prides itself on its southern flair and commitment to hospitality, all in a fast-casual setting. Food is cooked to order, and the differentiated menu features chicken tenders, fresh salads, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, chicken wings and unique side items, alongside 17 house-made dipping sauces.

Combine that passion for tasty food with Barnett Management's decades of experience and you've got a recipe for success. At Barnett Management, we like to say that we're first and foremost in the business of people, because we know that it's people who make the difference.