Tacodeli General Manager

Tacodeli Brand•Austin, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager leads the people, culture, operations, and business performance of their restaurant. This role involves building and developing a high-performing team, delivering exceptional guest hospitality, and ensuring consistent execution of Tacodeli's food quality, food safety, and operational standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced, organized, and passionate leader who develops great people, takes ownership of results, and shares a love for tacos. General Managers lead from the floor, understand their business, and create a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, hospitality, and fun.

Requirements

Restaurant management experience with demonstrated success leading teams and restaurant operations.
Experience recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and developing Team Members and restaurant leaders.
Ability to set clear expectations, delegate responsibilities, provide feedback, and hold others accountable.
Working knowledge of restaurant financials, including sales, labor, food cost, and key performance indicators.
Ability to read financial and operational reports, identify opportunities, and develop actionable solutions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to provide direct feedback and navigate challenging conversations professionally.
Strong organization, prioritization, time management, and follow-through.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the team.
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and restaurant operating standards.
Expected to work a schedule that provides leadership presence across all shifts and dayparts, including opening, closing, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Shares our love of tacos.

Responsibilities

Build and develop great teams by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining talent. Maintain appropriate staffing levels. Coach and develop the Assistant General Manager, Kitchen Manager, Hospitality Leaders, and Team Members, identifying future leaders and building a strong leadership bench. Set clear expectations, provide timely feedback, and hold the team accountable for performance. Address performance concerns through coaching, performance management, and progressive discipline in partnership with the District Manager and Human Resources. Communicate directly and respectfully, navigate difficult conversations, and provide clear follow-up. Recognize strong performance, celebrate wins, and foster a positive, inclusive team culture.
Lead restaurant operations by working hands-on alongside the team, prioritizing and delegating based on business needs. Deploy the team effectively, putting the right people in the right positions at the right times. Role model and coach genuine hospitality while holding the team accountable to Tacodeli service standards. Partner with the Kitchen Manager to ensure consistent execution of food quality and kitchen operating standards. Ensure compliance with health department requirements and Tacodeli food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. Hold the team accountable for food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, hospitality, and consistent operational execution. Create and manage schedules that meet staffing needs, support business demands, and achieve labor goals.
Own restaurant performance, including sales, labor, food cost, and other key performance indicators. Read and analyze financial reports and operational tools to understand performance and make informed decisions. Identify performance gaps, determine root causes, and execute action plans to improve results. Track progress against restaurant goals and adjust plans when results are off target. Hold the restaurant leadership team accountable for operational and financial results. Partner with the District Manager to execute restaurant priorities and company initiatives.

Benefits

$70,000 starting annual salary plus up to $12,000 in annual bonus potential based on achievement of established goals.
Weekly pay.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Mental Health, EAP and Telemedicine benefits.
401(k) with company match, eligible after one year of service.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000, eligible after one year of service.
50% off shift meals.
Casual work environment where authenticity is celebrated.
Leadership development and career growth opportunities — promoting from within is important to us.
Restaurants that close by 9 PM!