General Manager

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Layne's Chicken Fingers - Seguin, TX

General Manager

$55000.00 - $65000.00 per year

Company Overview

Layne's Chicken Fingers, founded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, is the original Texas chicken finger restaurant. Known for our signature chicken, secret sauce, and fun-loving culture, we’re expanding rapidly across the U.S. while staying true to our roots. We take pride in delivering exceptional food and service in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Position Summary

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations, including team leadership, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and community engagement. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people and growing a brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily restaurant operations
• Hire, train, and develop team members and shift leaders
• Monitor and manage labor, food cost, and other controllables
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Maintain inventory and manage ordering processes
• Build strong relationships with guests and the local community
• Execute local marketing initiatives and brand standards
• Report on financial performance and operational metrics

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
• 5+ years of QSR or fast-casual management experience (drive-thru preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS systems
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods

Additional Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of labor laws, food safety, and restaurant compliance
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and P&L management
• Passion for team development and guest service excellence

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts
• Career advancement opportunities
• Fun, supportive work culture

Our original location in College Station is still open, and our goal is to bring the same small-town charm, friendly service and iconic chicken fingers & secret sauce to the rest of the world…and beyond. Now with more Astro Chicken!
Back in 1994, when people still used fax machines and the term “mullet” was popularized, Mike Layne opened the doors of our original location. The next year, a college student named Mike Garratt came by for lunch and, on his way inside, stopped to clean up the flowerbeds. Mike Layne noticed the gesture and thought Mike Garratt would make a good landscaper, but an even better addition to his Chicken Finger team. The two worked side by side, and as the restaurant’s following grew, Mike Garratt graduated from Texas A&M and became sole owner of Layne’s.
At some point along the way, Astro Chicken was brought on as spiritual guide and all-around baller. But his importance to the organization could not be denied, and in 2021 Astro Chicken was promoted to CFO – Chief Finger Officer.
Today, with a little help from some of Mike’s friends, we’re bringing Layne’s Soon to be Famous Chicken Fingers to everyone who craves excitement with a side of secret sauce.

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