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General Manager Job Description Template

Operations · On-site · Exempt · Full-Time

A free, editable general manager job description template — job summary, essential functions, required and preferred qualifications, and a pay-range example to replace with your own. Use it to prefill the generator, tailor it to your organization, and download a formatted Word doc or PDF.

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Job Summary

Owns the performance of the location end to end — people, customers, and profit. Sets the standard for service, builds and develops the team, manages the P&L, and keeps daily operations running smoothly.

Essential Functions

  1. Lead all daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service and efficient workflows
  2. Hire, train, schedule, and develop team members; conduct performance reviews and coach for growth
  3. Own the location P&L — manage labor, inventory, and operating costs against budget
  4. Set and track sales and service goals; analyze results and adjust plans to hit targets
  5. Resolve escalated customer issues with professionalism and sound judgment
  6. Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and labor laws
  7. Report performance, staffing, and operational needs to senior leadership

Qualifications

Required:

  • 3+ years of management experience, including hiring and leading teams
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, and read a P&L
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Track record of meeting sales or operational targets

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, or a related field
  • Multi-unit or high-volume operations experience

Education & Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk the floor and be on your feet for extended periods during peak operations.

Pay range example: $65,000–$95,000 per year plus performance bonus (adjust to your market)

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15 states require a pay range

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15

states require a pay range in the posting

8

also require a benefits description

1

also require an application deadline

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Posting requirements vary by state and change over time: 15 of the jurisdictions in our state-by-state coverage require a pay range in job postings. This template ships with a pay-range example placeholder — replace it with your actual range, then run the finished posting through the free pay-transparency checker for each state you're hiring in.

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