Assistant General Manager

Border Foods began as a humble idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant. Since those early days, it has grown into one of the largest privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. Border Foods is renowned for its people-first mantra, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for all employees, from cooks and cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond. The company values accountability, integrity, family, excellence, teamwork, and empowerment, which it proudly upholds as its core values. At Border Foods, team members are considered family, and the organization encourages continuous learning, growth, and personal development. They are dedicated to making lives better, not only for their guests but also for their employees, creating safe, welcoming, and thriving environments.

The Assistant Manager role at Border Foods is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering an exceptional restaurant experience while embodying the company’s core values. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the restaurant operates efficiently and effectively, offering excellent food and friendly service to customers. The Assistant Manager is responsible for reinforcing core company values like accountability, integrity, and teamwork. They lead by example, guiding team members and shift leaders to fulfill their duties and maintain high standards for food safety, quality, and customer interaction.

This position requires a strategic mindset, as the Assistant Manager contributes to both short-term and long-term operational goals. Financial acumen is essential for success in this role, including the ability to analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements and make informed decisions that improve the restaurant’s profitability. The role includes responsibilities in hiring, training, and developing team members to build a strong, motivated staff. By ensuring a positive, safe workplace, the Assistant Manager helps maintain a culture that fosters growth and recognition.

Border Foods offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $14 to $35 and provides ample opportunities for bonuses, including an assistant general manager bonus program that can add up to $20,000 annually. The work schedule is flexible to meet various needs, and employees enjoy an impressive suite of benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance available even to part-time staff. Additional benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reimbursement, GED and scholarship programs, free food, and a vacation donation program. This supportive culture encourages career advancement and continuous personal and professional development.

As an Assistant Manager, you will make a meaningful difference in both your team’s and customers’ lives by fostering an environment of accountability, teamwork, and empowerment. You will be a key player in shaping the future of the restaurants operated by Border Foods while enjoying career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.