Restaurant General Manager

Taco Bell•Lyon Charter Township, 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. The role is responsible for customer satisfaction, profit maximization, and building a motivated team. This hands-on leadership position sets the tone for restaurant success while coaching and mentoring team members to achieve operational excellence. Team Lyders operates more than 200 Taco Bell locations across Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The company aims to deliver exceptional customer experiences, foster a positive work culture, and support team members’ growth. The position oversees people development, customer experience, daily restaurant operations, and sales and profitability. The role requires a 50-hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as needed. The work environment includes 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 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.
Basic business math and computer literacy.
A dynamic, energetic, and proactive leadership style focused on results and team inspiration.
Willingness to work a 50-hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing for long periods and lifting or pushing/pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead with purpose, resolve conflicts, and achieve results through others.
Recruit and train talent to deliver strong 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.
Maintain 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 toward growth targets.
Develop and execute restaurant-specific Annual Operating Plans.