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Performance Review Form – General Manager

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This review is to be conducted in a professional manner and environment. The sole purpose of this review is to objectively evaluate the performance of the manager and to establish their strengths and opportunities in the following areas:

  1. Performance of Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  2. Leadership and Management Skills
  3. Adherence to Company and Corporate Policies and Procedures

General Manager's Responsibility

At least two weeks prior to the date the DM is conducting the evaluation, he/she should advise the GM to review and rate their own performance on this form. They will rate themselves using the Performance Rating System included and must write their rating in the "Self" section for each category on the review. The GM should then add together the total points for each section. The GM should also provide written comments in the "GM Comment" section regarding their performance in that category. These comments should justify the rating given for the responsibilities in that section and detail the category goals the GM has set for themselves for the next year. After the GM has completed their "Self" evaluation, he/she should give the review to their supervisor to complete.

District Manager's Responsibility

After the GM has completed their "Self" evaluation and given you the form, you should use the same form to rate the manager's performance using the Performance Rating System included and mark your ratings in the "Supervisor" section for each category on the review. Please also include comments in the section provided after each rating criteria. Your comments should include notes on the manager's strengths and opportunities in each section. You should then add together the total points in the "Supervisor" column for each section. If you are going to request a pay increase for the manager, you should discuss the suggested increase with your supervisor and get approval from the Regional Manager of Operations before discussing an increase with your manager at the designated review meeting.

During the designated review meeting, you will have the opportunity to compare appraisals and openly discuss how either party rated each skill and/or responsibility. This discussion should generate constructive thoughts and comments on each side. You should also discuss the results of the manager's last scorecard to help identify key opportunities at the manager's restaurant. Based upon the ratings and scorecard review, you should both work together to create written review goals and objectives.

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PERFORMANCE RATING SYSTEM

RatingDefinitionDetails
5Significantly Above ExpectationsConsistently displays the behavior beyond what is expected for the role. Sets an example for others.
4Above ExpectationsAt times displays the behavior above what is expected for the role.
3Meets ExpectationsDisplays the behavior as expected for the role.
2Below ExpectationsAt times does not exhibit the behavior as expected for the role.
1Significantly Below ExpectationsConsistently does not exhibit the behavior as expected for the role.
UUnable To AccessNew to this role and still developing or learning results expected. Does not apply to this person.

Any rating which is designated as (2) Below Expectations, (1) Significantly Below Expectations or (U) Unable to Access must be substantiated by written comments justifying the rating given. You must be specific and site examples.

Goals and Objectives

In the final section of the review, you are to work together with the DM to establish goals and objectives. These goals and objectives should include:

  1. Steps to improve performance in any of the areas you rated the GM as (2) Below Expectations, (1) Significantly Below Expectations or (U) Unable to Access.
  2. Present the manager with steps to improve their performance or better prepare them for promotion.
  3. Be specific and give a timetable for reaching goals.
  4. State need for additional training and which duties and essential duties and responsibilities need greater attention.
  5. Discuss how the manager visualizes his/her advancement potential and personal promotion objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The GM must complete the "Self" rating section for each essential duty and responsibility using the Performance Rating System outlined below. The DM must then complete the "Supervisor" rating section. Please rate the GM by determining whether there is evidence of consistent and effective displays of the essential duties and responsibilities described. Based upon the results below, a Development Plan with Goals and Objectives will be created.

For each item below, the left column is the Self rating and the right column is the Supervisor rating.

Leads Restaurant Operations

The GM should possess outstanding leadership skills that build, inspire and motivate all team members; they should also possess the following key performance factors that influence all aspects of restaurant operations.

SMG- Current YTD percentage vs company target in the areas of OSAT; Accuracy; Speed; and Temperature.

SMG - Self Rating
SMG - Supervisor Rating

Bin Management- Actual percent vs goal (compare Quarter vs Quarter improvement).

Bin Management - Self Rating
Bin Management - Supervisor Rating

Tablets- Current QTD sales vs goal achievement (compare Quarter vs Quarter improvement).

Tablets - Self Rating
Tablets - Supervisor Rating

Window time- YTD goal vs actual (view YOY improvement).

Window Time - Self Rating
Window Time - Supervisor Rating

Uses sound, good judgment in making decisions. Avoids snap judgments based on inadequate facts and uses common sense. Handles crisis by being calm and in control. Follows Company policies when dealing with crisis situations.

Sound Judgment - Self Rating
Sound Judgment - Supervisor Rating

Follows up to assigned tasks, responsibilities and objectives. Ensures completion regardless of obstacles and completes tasks in a timely manner.

Task Follow-Up - Self Rating
Task Follow-Up - Supervisor Rating

Communication with others is in a concise and intelligent manner, and has ability to present material effectively. Counsels with team members in both verbal and written form when necessary.

Communication - Self Rating
Communication - Supervisor Rating

Shows initiative in seeking out work and completes duties with little or no supervision.

Initiative - Self Rating
Initiative - Supervisor Rating

Leads Operations Excellence

Directs efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products and preventive maintenance of restaurant facilities for Guest Encore Experience.

Provides operations direction to team in a clear, concise and positive way and coaches others to lead operations. Sets an example for team by working hard to implement shift plans and ensure swift and smooth operations.

Operations Direction - Self Rating
Operations Direction - Supervisor Rating

Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in operations to improve speed of service. Maintains speed of service standards and goals in restaurant. Gets the right people involved to prevent and resolve restaurant equipment problems.

Speed of Service - Self Rating
Speed of Service - Supervisor Rating

Monitors Company and Corporate operational programs, processes and metrics to identify restaurant issues. Involves management team in resolving operational challenges.

Operational Monitoring - Self Rating
Operational Monitoring - Supervisor Rating

Demonstrates patience and a positive attitude with management team and crew members while delegating tasks and giving production instructions.

Patience & Attitude - Self Rating
Patience & Attitude - Supervisor Rating

Understands and has basic knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, minor repair and adjustment. Has ability to train team on basic troubleshooting and maintenance. Prepares a list of maintenance items and repairs for their supervisor on a weekly basis.

Equipment Knowledge - Self Rating
Equipment Knowledge - Supervisor Rating

Conducts regular unannounced documented visits to the restaurant ensuring operational standards.

Documented Visits - Self Rating
Documented Visits - Supervisor Rating

Maintains acceptable operational and safety standards.

Safety Standards - Self Rating
Safety Standards - Supervisor Rating

Leads Encore Experience Delivery

Motivates and directs team members to do what it takes to exceed customer expectations with food and friendly service in clean surroundings.

Makes a professional impression on customers and team through positive and friendly attitude and proactive interaction to seek feedback on customer experience. Works with team to act on customer feedback and resolve customer complaints in a timely, friendly and professional manner.

Customer Impression - Self Rating
Customer Impression - Supervisor Rating

Directs team to take pride in the details of delivering the Customer Encore Experience.

Team Pride - Self Rating
Team Pride - Supervisor Rating

Demonstrates flexibility to meet different team needs to ensure Customer Encore Experience.

Flexibility - Self Rating
Flexibility - Supervisor Rating

Implements Zaxby's Marketing plans and timely posting of promotions.

Marketing Plans - Self Rating
Marketing Plans - Supervisor Rating

Identifies and implements local strategies to market the restaurant and promote restaurant involvement in the community.

Community Marketing - Self Rating
Community Marketing - Supervisor Rating

Understands and can effectively communicate SMG results with team. Uses information to improve upon Guest Experience.

SMG Communication - Self Rating
SMG Communication - Supervisor Rating

Builds Team Talent

Provides coaching and feedback to crew and managers on crew stations, Zaxby's products, processes and policies; leads restaurant management team in recruiting, selecting and retaining effective crew talent.

Staffing- Interviews and maintains appropriate staffing levels.

Staffing - Self Rating
Staffing - Supervisor Rating

Training and Development- Ensures staff ZU completion. Continuously works on internal and external staff development. Promotional rollout execution.

Training & Development - Self Rating
Training & Development - Supervisor Rating

Conducts ongoing written performance reviews of all team members. These reviews should include written performance goals.

Performance Reviews - Self Rating
Performance Reviews - Supervisor Rating

HR Function's: Yearly recap of orientation based on location and onboarding compliance completion. Documentation: proper documentation process utilized effectively and communicated timely. Recognition: employee monthly recognition utilization. Store communication boards.

HR Functions - Self Rating
HR Functions - Supervisor Rating

Identifies effective team members who are "at-risk-of-departing" and takes appropriate action for retention. Maintains order and discipline among employees supervised, including reprimands, suspensions and recommendations of employment termination.

Retention & Discipline - Self Rating
Retention & Discipline - Supervisor Rating

Manages Restaurant Financials

Assumes full responsibility for the restaurant profit and loss management by implementing marketing strategies; following cash control/security procedures; maintaining inventory; managing labor; and applying financial report analysis to enhance restaurant results.

Optimizes profit and loss by ensuring proper scheduling and positioning of crew and management. Prepares restaurant financial plan to include sales, operating expenses and profits.

Profit & Loss Optimization - Self Rating
Profit & Loss Optimization - Supervisor Rating

Oversees the forecasting, ordering, accounting and maintaining of store product and supply inventories.

Forecasting & Inventory - Self Rating
Forecasting & Inventory - Supervisor Rating

Variance- YTD goal vs Actual (view QTD improvement).

Variance - Self Rating
Variance - Supervisor Rating

Labor- YTD goal vs Target.

Labor - Self Rating
Labor - Supervisor Rating

Comp Transactions- YTD actual.

Comp Transactions - Self Rating
Comp Transactions - Supervisor Rating

Budget Analysis- YTD P & L actual vs budget.

Budget Analysis - Self Rating
Budget Analysis - Supervisor Rating

Ensures Restaurant Compliance

Enforces compliance of government regulations, employment law, food safety, security, operations and Company/Corporate policies and procedures relating to all restaurant activities across shifts.

RER- 90% or above.

RER - Self Rating
RER - Supervisor Rating

FS- 90% or above.

Food Safety - Self Rating
Food Safety - Supervisor Rating

Health Inspection- 90% or above.

Health Inspection - Self Rating
Health Inspection - Supervisor Rating

Payroll- Time card adjustments.

Payroll - Self Rating
Payroll - Supervisor Rating

Inventories- Reviewed/posted timely.

Inventories - Self Rating
Inventories - Supervisor Rating

Scheduling- Reviewed and posted timely.

Scheduling - Self Rating
Scheduling - Supervisor Rating

Email- Communication timely.

Email - Self Rating
Email - Supervisor Rating

Meets all required deadlines and due dates for company paperwork/reports, including daily, weekly and monthly items.

Deadlines - Self Rating
Deadlines - Supervisor Rating

Review of Current Store Scorecard Performance

Please review GM performance level as detailed on the current store scorecard.

Performance Review Rating Totals

Average Category Total = Each category's total supervisor points divided by the number of questions in that category, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Total Average = All category averages added together, then divided by 6.

Review Goals and Objectives

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