Restaurant General Manager

Southern Multifoods•Rusk, TX

10d

About The Position

The Restaurant General Manager ensures the orderly and efficient operation of the assigned restaurant by upholding quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality (CHAMPS) standards and the Taco Bell LAST system. The role manages all aspects of restaurant operations, including staffing, employee development, policy compliance, safety, inventory control, and customer satisfaction. It involves frequent contact with customers and employees and is normally performed under general supervision. One to two years are normally required to gain job knowledge. The position requires high school education or equivalent, comprehensive understanding of restaurant management, prior food service experience, a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle for periodic company business, current liability insurance in the employee’s name, and a home or cellular telephone (or obtaining one within three weeks of starting). Work areas may have extreme temperatures and high noise levels. Errors may result in dissatisfied customers or employees and lost revenue. This position is with an independent Taco Bell franchisee, which is the employee’s employer and independently determines wages and benefits.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of restaurant management.
Prior food service experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Access to a vehicle for periodic company business.
Current liability insurance in the employee’s name.
A home or cellular telephone, or obtain one within three weeks of starting the position.
Good interpersonal communication skills to direct employees and work with customers.
Ability to pay attention to detail, cope with pressure, and remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Ensure customer satisfaction and excellence in quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
Create and maintain a positive, cooperative atmosphere among employees and customers.
Enforce safety rules, policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Manage all aspects of restaurant operations.
Hire, counsel, and train employees; provide training emphasizing CHAMPS and the Taco Bell LAST system.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Assist with budget decisions and implementation.
Ensure adequate restaurant staffing.
Follow specified inventory-control procedures.
Conduct employee performance reviews and counseling.
Work as a team member to deliver consistent customer satisfaction through CHAMPS.
Prepare customer orders quickly, according to specifications and with the highest possible quality.
Prioritize work by serving customers first, then maintaining the dining room, and then maintaining the work area.
Operate all kitchen equipment.
Acknowledge and speak with customers in a friendly and courteous manner when possible.
Report needed equipment or facility repairs to the Maintenance Department.