Area Coach

Taco Bell•Brighton, MI

20h

About The Position

As an Area Coach at Team Lyders, you will oversee operations for 6–9 Taco Bell locations with combined average sales of $10–12 million or more. You will lead operational excellence, manage and develop managers, improve processes, set goals, and ensure safety and compliance. The role offers opportunities to develop as a leader and contribute to restaurant operations. Team Lyders operates more than 200 Taco Bell locations across the Midwest. The company describes its culture as focused on exceptional customer experiences, team-member growth, leadership, and operational excellence. The role includes leading location operations, supporting managers, overseeing hiring and staffing, promoting team engagement, managing financial performance, and ensuring repairs and maintenance are completed and tracked. The position requires a driver’s license and travel within the assigned market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
1–2 years of high-volume, multi-unit operational management experience.
Proven 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 company or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Lead 6–9 Taco Bell locations and drive operational success across 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.
Provide direction on operational procedures to promote consistency across locations.
Train, coach, and mentor managers at various levels.
Participate in employee orientation and national training initiatives.
Lead hiring efforts and select appropriate talent for each location.
Monitor staffing levels and anticipate seasonal sales fluctuations.
Address employee relations issues and assist with resolutions.
Lead recognition and motivation efforts to foster 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.