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Be ready with examples of labor vs. sales control, food-safety and cash discipline, coaching weak shifts, and recovering bad guest experiences. Ask how this DQ unit tracks throughput, food cost, and staffing targets.
Strong fit if you like hands-on multi-unit retail ops, people leadership, and ice-cream/QSR pace more than desk strategy. On-site role in the Brunswick, ME area—not remote.
As Dairy Queen General Manager you own the store’s daily P&L and guest flow: open/close, food safety, and service standards; set crew schedules and stations; watch sales, labor, and waste; run promotions with area leadership; and coach shifts so treats, hot food, and drive-thru stay consistent through peaks.
Build ops, scheduling, and P&L fluency for multi-shift QSR. Free options from the cert list:
No. The listing is on-site (remote flag 0) in the Brunswick area.
Store operations: staffing, service quality, sales and cost control, and day-to-day coordination with district or franchise leadership.
Saylor’s Business & Management catalog and Google’s free Skillshop/Digital Garage intro resources are listed as free in the cert data.
Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.
Website: dairyqueen.com
International Dairy Queen, Inc. (DQ) is an American multinational fast food restaurant chain founded in 1940 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. The first Dairy Queen was owned and operated by Sherb Noble and opened on June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois. It serves a variety of hot and fried food, as well as original frozen dairy products that vary from location to location.
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Dairy Queen — Brunswick, Glynn County About the Role The General Manager position at Dairy Queen in Brunswick, Glynn County is pivotal to our business success. As a Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing your team and ensuring that operational and financial objectives are met. You will play a crucial role in achieving sales goals, developing employees, maintaining high retention rates, and ensuring all systems are efficiently in place. Key Responsibilities Achieving sales targets through strategic planning and execution Managing and motivating the team to deliver exceptional customer service Evaluating operational processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and employees Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures Developing and implementing training programs to enhance employee skills Qualifications A minimum of four years in a management or supervisory role within the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industry is required Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are necessary to handle various challenges effectively A commitment to providing a positive customer experience through quality service and product offerings About the Company Dairy Queen is a well-known ice cream franchise with a rich history of serving delicious treats and creating memorable experiences for customers. Our Brunswick, Glynn County location offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to our community and grow your career. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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