General Manager

Zankou Chicken Team Member

At Zankou Chicken, we serve fresh, flavorful Mediterranean meals that people crave it's our passion and our legacy. Known for our commitment to preparing perfect product for our guests that is served fast and always fresh in an amazing atmosphere with 5-star hospitality.

As one of the most beloved family-owned restaurant brands in Southern California, Zankou Chicken continues to grow while staying true to the quality, hospitality, and authenticity that made us a local favorite. Every team member plays a vital role in our ongoing success and expansion. Now is your chance to join the Zankou Chicken family and help us deliver our vision by creating the best fast-casual experience in taste, convenience, and value, inspiring excellence worldwide.

What you'll do:

• Delight guests: Make every guest feel like family from start to finish.
• Ensure quality: Keep food, safety, and service standards consistently excellent.
• Lead the team: Motivate, inspire, coach, and grow your team members to succeed.
• Manage operations: Manage inventory, scheduling, safety, and labor compliance with precision while owning the full P+L.
• Live the brand: Embody hospitality, quality, and excellence in every action. Be hands-on: Jump in where needed from carving rotisserie chicken, checking prep standards, or ensuring recipes are followed perfectly to providing our guests gracious hospitality to coaching and developing your team you're all in.

What you bring:

• Leadership experience: 3+ years' experience leading teams in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Guest focus and obsession: Passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
• Operational know-how: Strong understanding of food safety, inventory, P+L, and labor practices.
• People skills: Excellent communicator who builds trust with teams and guests. Develop team members to build our bench and reach their full potential.
• Problem-solver: Quick thinker who solves challenges with ease.

Why Zankou Chicken?

• Competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match). Career growth and leadership development in a family-owned, growing company.
• Supportive, team-first culture.
• Free meal every day worked.

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits:

• Health insurance 95% of the general manager's premium and 50% of spouse/domestic partner and dependents' premiums are paid by Zankou Chicken.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) - Company match up to 4%.
• Free daily meals and an employee discount.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Paid training.