Manager in Training SC
About The Position
The Manager in Training (MIT) provides additional management coverage during operating hours and directly supervises operations at a Taco Bell restaurant. Like the Restaurant General Manager, the MIT is accountable for organized, efficient, and profitable restaurant operations by maintaining high standards for cleanliness, hospitality, accuracy, building maintenance, product quality, and speed of service. The MIT also performs hands-on operational work to train employees, respond to guest service needs, and model appropriate skills and behaviors. The role includes managing shifts, supporting hiring and employee development, monitoring food safety and inventory, assisting with scheduling and team deployment, and overseeing operational and cash procedures. Duties and requirements may change, and the description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 6 months of experience in a shift management or supervisory role; service-related business experience preferred.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
- Open availability and ability to work flexible hours and all shifts as needed.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and maintain a can-do attitude.
- Good personal hygiene.
- Reliable transportation and ability to arrive at work on time.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain financial controls and coach and train employees.
- Positive, friendly, and courteous attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Internal promotion candidate who has completed all required Learning Zone training and certifications.
- Experience in a service-related business.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers in a friendly manner and accurately take their orders.
- Prepare and package food and drinks according to restaurant standards.
- Operate cash registers, process payments, and provide change.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the back of house, lobby, and restrooms.
- Assist with food preparation and dishwashing as needed.
- Restock inventory and supplies.
- Manage shifts to ensure fair employee treatment and compliance with workplace laws and regulations.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members.
- Find, hire, and develop employees and guide new team members during onboarding.
- Assist with workplace safety concerns and report serious issues to a manager and HR as needed.
- Conduct daily food safety and food preparation audits.
- Monitor daily inventory, monitor performance, and share responsibility for cash procedures.
- Assist with schedule creation and deploy the team appropriately.
- Monitor speed of service and resolve bottlenecks to meet goals.
- Monitor inventory and food preparation daily to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Manage daily inventory, deliveries, restaurant opening and closing, and shift staffing and crew deployment adjustments.
- Analyze sales, labor, inventory, and controllable expenses, and take corrective action to meet or achieve margins and sales targets.
- Handle day-to-day cash procedures, including bank deposits, making change, opening and closing the safe, and audits.
- Assist the Restaurant General Manager with timekeeping and payroll procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
