Restaurant General Manager

Taco Bell•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

As Restaurant General Manager at Team Lyders, you will manage one of the company’s restaurants in accordance with its brand standards and policies. You will lead hands-on operations to support customer satisfaction, profit maximization, and a motivated team, setting the tone for success while coaching and mentoring team members toward operational excellence. Team Lyders operates more than 200 Taco Bell locations across Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The company emphasizes exceptional customer experiences, a positive work culture, and opportunities for team members to grow and succeed. The role oversees people development, customer experience, and restaurant sales and profitability. It includes a 50-hour workweek, with evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required. The position has regular exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions and may involve heat, cold, water, cleaning chemicals, grease, and oil.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–4 years of leadership experience in a QSR or retail environment, with P&L accountability.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills and a proven track record in team building.
Passion for excellence in food quality, service, cleanliness, and operational speed.
Proficiency in basic business math and computer literacy.
Dynamic, energetic, and proactive leadership approach that drives results and inspires the team.
Willingness to work a 50-hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required.

Responsibilities

Lead with purpose, resolve conflicts, and drive results through others.
Recruit and train talent to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Develop Managers and Team Members for future growth.
Provide direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
Model Team Lyders’ core values and principles.
Execute corporate and local initiatives effectively and on time.
Foster a safe and welcoming environment for employees and customers.
Oversee daily operations, including labor scheduling, food supply management, and health and safety standards.
Resolve customer issues and train team members to exceed service expectations.
Use customer insights to improve the guest experience.
Manage profit and loss through cash control, inventory management, and labor optimization.
Maintain facilities and equipment to brand standards through preventative maintenance plans.
Monitor sales and operational performance and coach the team to achieve growth targets.
Develop and execute restaurant-specific Annual Operating Plans.