General Manager

Synapse International

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Vernon Hills, IL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

CONFIDENTIAL- Join the fastest-growing healthy-fast food franchisee in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Our client is proud of their commitment to quality and upholding their reputation for providing a fun, energetic work environment and stable work/life balance.

A successful General Manager embodies company’s culture and values. Wearing the “Owners Hat”, the General Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the restaurant, including the selection, development, and performance management of employees. In addition, they oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, optimize profits, and ensure that guests are completely satisfied with their dining experience. The General Manager reports to the District Manager and Owner.

  • Highly motivated individuals
  • Energetic and enthusiastic leaders
  • Role models who lead by example, demonstrating a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Leaders who set high standards for themselves and their team
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with a team in a fast-paced atmosphere
  • Go-getters who are continuously looking for ways to improve processes and procedures

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • High standards of cleanliness and organization
  • An open-minded approach to challenges and willingness to learn
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including some weekends and holidays
  • Work collaboratively with management and team members to achieve shared goals and targets

Other Physical/Legal Requirements

  • Continuous standing and walking throughout the duration of each shift
  • 50-hour workweek
  • Bending, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds to perform duties like stocking, refilling ice, or trash removal
  • Face-to-face interactions with crew members and customers
  • Legally able to work within the State and Federal guidelines
  • Valid driver's license
  • Preferred- 2 years of restaurant experience, including progressive supervisory experience
  • Preferred - ServSafe Certified

Benefits

  • Work-life balance. 5-day work week, flexible hours, and closing time it's 9 pm every day
  • Competitive pay. Base salary PLUS a bonus of up to 1% of store sales 
  • 2 weeks of paid vacation
  • Healthy environment. NO grease or fryers- Just all-natural, clean ingredients
  • Back office support. Payroll processing, recruiting, onboarding, employee management, and more are handled off-site by the back-office team
  • Health benefits. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligibility following 30 days of employment
  • Retirement plan. 401(k) plan with up to a 4% annual company match
About this role

Summary

Manage daily restaurant operations, oversee staff, optimize profits, ensure customer satisfaction.

Job title

General Manager

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

food service

Location requirements

Vernon Hills, IL, US; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationproblem-solvingcleanlinessorganizationwillingness to learn

Preferred skills

restaurant experiencesupervisory experienceServSafe

Specializations

restaurant operationsteam leadershipcustomer serviceinventory management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Vernon Hills, IL, USA

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