Restaurant General Manager

Taco Bell•Belvidere, 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 work to ensure customer satisfaction, maximize profits, and build a vibrant, motivated team. This hands-on leadership role involves setting the tone for success and coaching and mentoring employees to achieve operational excellence. Team Lyders operates more than 200 Taco Bell locations across Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The company focuses on exceptional customer experiences, a positive work culture, and supporting team members’ growth and success. The General Manager leads people development, delivers a consistent customer experience, and grows the brand, sales, and profits. Responsibilities include recruiting and training employees, overseeing restaurant operations and performance, managing profit and loss, maintaining facilities and equipment, and developing and executing restaurant-specific operating plans. The role requires a 50-hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as needed. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor conditions and may involve exposure to heat, cold, water, cleaning chemicals, grease, and oil.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–4 years of leadership experience in a quick-service restaurant or retail environment, with profit and loss 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 approach, 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 listed physical demands, including standing for long periods; walking; reaching; handling objects; and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

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 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.