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saren lists this General Manager opportunity in ottawa, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Manager
Wendy’s (DBA Saren Restauarants Inc.) | Full-Time | 50 hrs/week
Lead the Business. Build Leaders. Drive Results.
Saren Restaurants is an award‑winning, family‑owned Wendy’s franchise organization looking for a proven General Manager who thinks like an operator.
This role is for leaders who:
Own results end‑to‑end
Think strategically, not reactively
Develop people while driving performance
Know how to run a business, not just a shift
If you’ve successfully led a QSR operation and are ready for real autonomy, real expectations, and real upside, we should talk.
The Role: Full Ownership of the Business
As General Manager, everything inside the four walls is yours to lead—people, performance, culture, and results.
You will:
Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing leadership and crew team
Set expectations, hold accountability, and elevate talent
Execute Wendy’s operating systems with discipline and consistency
Drive sales through operational excellence and team engagement
Own controllable costs and profitability
Analyze and manage the restaurant’s P&L
Ensure full compliance with food safety, labor and legal standards
Create a culture where guests return and employees grow
This is not a role where success is handed to you—you create it.
What “Strong Fit” Looks Like
Required:
3+ years as a General Manager (or equivalent) in QSR or fast‑paced restaurant environment
Demonstrated success managing people, sales, and profitability
Strong understanding of labor, food cost, and operational controls
Experience reading and managing a P&L
ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain quickly)
Open availability, including weekends and holidays
Reliable transportation
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to pass a background check
You should be comfortable:
Making decisions independently
Holding others accountable
Leading through standards—not emotion
Working in a performance‑driven environment
Who Thrives Here
You’ll thrive at Saren Restaurants if you:
Think ahead instead of reacting
Care about how results are achieved, not just the numbers
Take pride in developing future leaders
Want to run a business—not be micromanaged
Are looking for a platform, not just a job
About Saren Restaurants
Saren Restaurants is a family‑owned Wendy’s franchise organization operating multiple locations. Our mission goes beyond food—we create opportunity, stability, and growth for our people and communities.
Give us consistency, integrity, and effort—and we’ll give you the tools to run a multi‑million‑dollar business and build a lasting career.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to lead with accountability, clarity, and purpose—apply now.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is with an independently owned Wendy’s franchise. Compensation and benefits may vary from company‑owned locations.
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Worksite address
ottawa, IL, 61350, US
Who can apply
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