Area Coach

Taco Bell•Wapakoneta, OH

About The Position

As an Area Coach at Team Lyders, you will oversee the operations of 6–9 Taco Bell locations with total sales averaging $10–12 million or more. You will drive operational excellence, manage and develop managers, improve processes, set goals, and ensure safety and compliance. The role is intended to support your development as a key leader at Team Lyders while giving you a significant impact on restaurant operations. Team Lyders operates more than 200 Taco Bell locations across the Mid-West. The company describes its culture as focused on exceptional customer experiences, team-member growth, leadership, operational excellence, and serving local communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 1–2 years of high-volume, multi-unit operational management experience.
  • Ability to develop and mentor managers while driving customer satisfaction, financial performance, and employee satisfaction.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Understanding of business math, accounting, and decision-making processes.
  • Experience driving team engagement, operational excellence, and process improvement.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the market.

Nice To Haves

  • High-volume, multi-unit operational management experience in a Fortune 500 or similar environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations across 6–9 Taco Bell locations and drive operational success at each unit.
  • Work with managers to meet and exceed profit and flow-through objectives.
  • Use reports to identify growth opportunities and process improvements.
  • Ensure health, safety, security, and OSHA compliance standards are met.
  • Set direction for operational procedures and promote consistency and focus across locations.
  • Train, coach, and mentor managers at various levels.
  • Participate in employee orientation and national training initiatives.
  • Lead hiring to select appropriate talent for each location.
  • Monitor staffing levels, maintain staffing coverage, and anticipate seasonal sales fluctuations.
  • Address employee relations issues proactively and assist with resolutions.
  • Lead employee recognition and motivation efforts to support a positive workplace culture.
  • Promote a safe working environment for employees and customers.
  • Partner with managers to drive sales and year-over-year improvements.
  • Monitor and manage P&L statements and budget control, and optimize labor and inventory costs.
  • Ensure repairs and maintenance are completed and tracked across the district.
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