Restaurant General Manager

Taco Bell•Livonia, MI

36d

About The Position

As Restaurant General Manager at Team Lyders, you will manage one of the company's restaurants in accordance with brand standards and policies. You will be responsible for customer satisfaction, maximizing profits, and building a motivated team. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on coaching and mentoring employees and achieving operational excellence. Team Lyders operates more than 200 Taco Bell locations across Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The company emphasizes customer experiences, a positive work culture, and opportunities for team members to grow. The role includes developing team capability, delivering a consistent customer experience, and growing the brand, sales, and profits. The manager oversees daily restaurant operations, team development, labor and food supply management, health and safety standards, customer service, financial performance, facilities, and restaurant-specific operating plans. The position requires a 50-hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as needed.

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, proactive leadership style, with the ability to drive results and inspire a team.
Willingness to work a 50-hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for long periods; walking, balancing, reaching, and climbing; and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds over specified distances.

Responsibilities

Lead with purpose, resolve conflicts, and drive results through others.
Recruit and train talent to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Develop a pipeline of managers and team members prepared for 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 day-to-day 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, coaching the team to achieve growth targets.
Develop and execute restaurant-specific Annual Operating Plans.