Assistant General Manager

Border Foods is one of the largest privately held Taco Bell franchisees in the United States, founded originally by two brothers with the vision of opening a Mexican restaurant. Over the years, it has grown and flourished into a significant player in the quick-service restaurant industry, operating numerous locations with a commitment to delivering excellent food and outstanding customer service. Border Foods prides itself on a people-first mantra, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member—from cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers—is valued and empowered. The company culture centers around core values such as Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment, which are deeply embedded into everyday operations and interactions within the organization.

The role of Assistant Manager at Border Foods is integral to the success of the restaurants and the overall guest experience. This position involves overseeing the entire operation of the restaurant while building and maintaining a strong, effective team that consistently delivers quality food and friendly service. With an employment type focusing on a non-exempt management status, Assistant Managers are expected to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, including varying shifts such as early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The compensation range offered is competitive, between $14 and $35 per hour, with excellent bonus opportunities that could add up to an additional $20,000 annually.

Assistant Managers at Border Foods are champions of the company’s core values, tasked with reinforcing accountability by overseeing compliance with health and safety standards, ensuring accurate scheduling and team performance monitoring, and maintaining quality customer service. They foster a family-like environment built on mutual respect and teamwork, handling employee issues empathetically and creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for both team members and guests. Excellence is pursued through strategic planning, financial management, effective hiring and training processes, and operational efficiencies including labor control, inventory management, and waste reduction.

Empowerment is also a critical component of this role; Assistant Managers invest in their team members’ development by providing coaching, guidance, and learning opportunities that help individuals thrive and grow within the company. They actively engage in promoting a positive workplace culture where recognition and support are routine. Overall, this position offers a rewarding career pathway within a dynamic and growing company that values development, education, and genuine employee well-being, supported by benefits such as flexible scheduling, top industry pay, medical/dental/vision insurance even for part-time employees, tuition reimbursement programs, and paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays. Border Foods operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diverse candidates to join their team.