Restaurant General Manager

Taco Bell•Morris, IL

36d

About The Position

As Restaurant General Manager at Team Lyders, you will manage a restaurant in accordance with brand standards and company policies. You will help ensure customer satisfaction and profitability while building and motivating a strong team. This hands-on leadership role involves coaching and mentoring employees and driving 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 position oversees restaurant staffing and development, customer experience, daily operations, financial performance, facilities, and execution of restaurant operating plans. The workweek is 50 hours and may include evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–4 years of leadership experience in a quick-service restaurant 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, proactive leadership 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.
Ensure timely and effective execution of corporate and local initiatives.
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 using preventative maintenance plans.
Monitor sales and operational performance and coach the team to achieve growth targets.
Develop and execute restaurant-specific Annual Operating Plans.