04/27/2014
WAFFLE HOUSE
Operations General Manager
Management Training Program
OPPORTUNITY
Waffle House is a 58 year old, privately owned, virtually debt free company. We are the largest full service 24-hour restaurant chain in the U.S. We currently operate over 1600 corporate restaurants with the goal of growing to 2500 locations within the next 10 years. We are mostly southeast across 25 states. Integrity, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and great communication skills are very important traits in our company culture. We are a performance based; financially stable and growing company who believes hard work does pay off. Being family and community oriented, we are looking for strong leaders who are seeking meaningful careers with rapid advancement opportunities. Come see why we are America's place to eat and America's place to work!
DESCRIPTION
Waffle House is looking to hire highly motivated and career oriented individuals to fill Management Trainee positions. We are looking to train and develop newly hired Manager Trainee's into General Management positions with our 14 week paid Management Training Program designed to develop leadership abilities. Most of the training is in the restaurant – you will learn by doing. Toward the end of this program the trainee will attend Waffle House University (WHU). Waffle House University is at corporate HQ in Norcross, GA and will teach the trainee other management skills in preparation to manage a restaurant.
This dynamic and rewarding company is “home-grown;” which means everyone begins their career as a manager trainee and advances through all levels of management. We do not have "shift leaders” or assistant managers, we have one general manager per store who manages all of the operations, inventory, finances, and staff. Each of our restaurants operates similar to a small business requiring an ownership mentality . The General Manager will design and initiate all of the local marketing and community outreach for their restaurant. This will also include implementing sales building goals and contests for staff, and successfully creating the desired overall customer experience within their restaurant. General Managers utilize company systems to manage all of the profit and loss, food cost, operating cost, and overall expenses for their restaurants. High performing individuals are afforded rapid advancement into the district manager role in as little as 24 months from hire date with further advancement to division manager in as little as 60 months from hire date. Waffle House will need 450+ multi-unit managers over the next decade based on growth projections
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for strong leaders who can immediately make a positive impact by demonstrating their abilities and work ethic within their store and community. We have a very comprehensive local training program and on-going development at every level. We conduct quarterly coaching seminars, newcomers meetings, and host leadership development seminars to continuously develop and prepare operators for the next level of multi-unit management. We promote based on performance, not tenure, which means your hard work pays off with expedited promotions and larger bonuses for individuals performing at an accelerated rate. Financially, personally and professionally, you are guaranteed to get out of this career as much as you put into it!
NOTES
We offer an exceptional bonus program and rewarding stock options. While preparing for retirement through participation in our employee owned stock program; the possibilities for growth and success are endless. We offer full medical and dental benefits, three weeks of paid vacation with eligibility beginning your first year, competitive salaries, and on-going development at every level. Join our team and see why Waffle House is the best kept secret for a highly rewarding career!
-Average General Manager annual compensation first year- $41,000+
-Average District Manager annual compensation first year- $60,000+
-Average Division Manager annual compensation first year- $82,000+
24 days of paid vacation per year. $14,100 unit manager stock option awarded. Full medical and dental health coverage available with family plan option after 30 days. Our insurance will be (is) compliant under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
To Apply
-Go to: www.whcareers.com
-Click the “Management Careers” tab at the top of the page
-Click- “Simply fill out our on-line eApplication”
-For “Area People Director Contact” Please select: Meyori Brown
-For “Who First Told You About This Opportunity” Please select: Margaret Pemberton
-To email resume, questions or concerns: [email protected] (727) 483-4336
CONTACT
Maggie Pemberton
Waffle House
[email protected]
(727) 483-4336
