Lead a Restaurant. Build a Team. Grow Your Career.
At Flynn Arby's, we don't just operate restaurants - we develop leaders.
As the largest Arby's franchisee in the world, Flynn Arby's operates more than 360 restaurants across nine states and is part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world. With more than 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs, 75,000 employees, and iconic brands including Applebee's, Arby's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Panera Bread, Wendy's, Planet Fitness, and 7 Brew Flynn offers unmatched opportunities for career growth.
Founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group is built on an entrepreneurial culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions, develop people, and drive results. We believe our success starts with investing in our people through training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities.
If you're an experienced Restaurant General Manager looking to lead a high-performing team while growing your career with an industry leader, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Flynn Arby's?
At Flynn, we're committed to helping our leaders build meaningful careers. Whether your goal is becoming an Area Director or growing within one of Flynn Group's premier restaurant brands, we'll provide the support, training, and opportunities to help you succeed.
We Offer
- Monthly performance bonus opportunity of up to $1,500 per month
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Legal Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave (where applicable)
- Tuition Reimbursement through Colorado Technical University
- Employee Resource Groups
- Ongoing leadership development and career advancement opportunities
What You'll Do
As a Restaurant General Manager, you'll have full responsibility for one Arby's restaurant, leading every aspect of the business including operations, people development, guest satisfaction, sales, profitability, food safety, and community engagement.
You'll create an environment where employees thrive, guests return, and business results consistently exceed expectations.
Restaurant Operations
- Lead all daily restaurant operations while maintaining company standards for food quality, cleanliness, food safety, and exceptional guest service.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, inventory, ordering, cash handling, and restaurant maintenance.
- Ensure operational excellence through consistent execution of company policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming restaurant environment.
Financial & Business Management
- Own the restaurant's financial performance and profitability.
- Forecast sales and labor to maximize efficiency and guest service.
- Control food, labor, inventory, and operating costs while meeting or exceeding budget goals.
- Review financial reports and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee payroll, timekeeping, inventory counts, cash management, and deposit procedures.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant employees and management team members.
- Build a positive, accountable, high-performing culture.
- Mentor future leaders through ongoing coaching, feedback, recognition, and development.
- Conduct team meetings and communicate company initiatives and restaurant goals.
- Foster an inclusive environment built around teamwork, respect, and Flynn's Core Values.
Guest Experience & Sales Growth
- Deliver an outstanding guest experience every day.
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and effectively.
- Execute local marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns.
- Drive sales growth while maintaining operational excellence.
- Build relationships within your local community.
What Makes a Successful Restaurant General Manager?
At Flynn, our leaders demonstrate six leadership competencies:
Trusted Owner
You take ownership of your restaurant, make sound business decisions, and drive financial performance.
Consistent Achiever
You execute at a high level every day while maintaining exceptional operational standards.
Talent Developer
You build strong teams through recruiting, hiring, coaching, training, and developing future leaders.
Strategic Planner
You anticipate business needs, create action plans, and consistently deliver results.
Skilled Communicator
You communicate clearly with employees, guests, and leadership while building trust and accountability.
Culture Champion
You create an engaging workplace where people enjoy coming to work and feel empowered to succeed.
Qualifications
We're looking for leaders who have:
- Minimum of 2 years of management or leadership experience (restaurant, retail, hospitality, or service industry preferred)
- Experience managing restaurant operations, customer service, staffing, and financial performance
- Experience with recruiting, hiring, coaching, and developing employees
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Ability to analyze financial reports and make sound business decisions
- Ability to execute local marketing and sales-building initiatives
- Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, where permitted by applicable law
- ServSafe certification required within the first year of employment (training provided at the first available opportunity)
- Typically scheduled to work approximately 50 hours per week based on business needs. Hours may vary.
- Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for the duration of scheduled shifts
- Frequently bend, reach, stoop, and carry items
- Safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Grow With Flynn
Our size and scale create opportunities that few restaurant companies can match. Many of our leaders have advanced from Restaurant General Manager to Area Director and beyond across Flynn Group's portfolio of premier brands.
If you're passionate about leading people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving business results, and building a rewarding career, apply today and discover why Flynn is the premier operator in the restaurant industry.
Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
