General Manager — Cousins Subs, Milwaukee

Job overview

The General Manager role is onsite in Milwaukee, WI, with a stated salary of $40,000–$63,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonus potential. Cousins Subs has served subs since 1972 and describes itself as a growing franchise system. This hands-on leader runs daily store operations, develops the team, manages costs and inventory, and supports service, food safety, and store cleanliness. The role contributes to reliable restaurant operations and a positive guest experience.

What you'll do

• Manage daily store operations, spending 70–80% of the time hands-on
• lead hiring, training, scheduling, and team development
• manage food and labor costs, inventory, ordering, and bank deposits
• assist on the line, register, or with cleaning
• ensure service, food safety, and cleanliness standards
• resolve customer issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

milwaukee wi

cousins subs

full-time

restaurant operations

store management

team leadership

hiring and training

inventory management

food safety

customer service

$40k–$63k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• free food every shift
• 25% off food when off-duty and free food when dining in
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) company match
• pet insurance
• scholarships
• wellness and assistance programs
• leadership training.

Why this role

Bonus potential up to $6,000 per year; paid time off; free food every shift; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; pet insurance; scholarship opportunities; wellness and assistance programs; leadership training and growth opportunities.

About the employer

Brother Sister Subs System, LLC dba Cousins Subs is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.