Assistant General Manager

Border Foods began as a humble idea between two brothers who envisioned opening a Mexican restaurant but has since expanded to become one of the largest privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. With a strong commitment to a people-first mantra, Border Foods prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees at all levels, from cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, thrive together. This ethos is embedded in the Core Values of Border Foods: Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment. These values drive the organization's mission to make lives better by elevating both employee and guest experiences in each restaurant.

As an Assistant Manager at Border Foods, you become an integral part of this mission. The role is designed not only to oversee restaurant operations but also to build and nurture a strong, dynamic team that consistently delivers great food and a friendly, welcoming experience to every customer. Your responsibilities will involve reinforcing and living the company's Core Values every day, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and growth. Border Foods is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of its employees by providing safe, welcoming, and supportive spaces where everyone can flourish.

This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse lifestyles and commitments, combined with some of the best pay rates in the industry, ranging from $14 to $35 per hour. Assistant Managers also have access to a rewarding bonus program with the potential to earn an additional $20,000 annually. Beyond financial incentives, Border Foods supports education and development through GED and tuition reimbursement programs, scholarship opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage even for part-time employees.

In addition to excellent compensation and benefits, working at Border Foods means joining a family-like culture that encourages continuous learning, career growth, and personal development. The Assistant Manager role is a non-exempt management position, typically requiring a minimum of 50 hours per week, with scheduling that may include early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and some holidays.

The Assistant Manager's core responsibilities revolve around operational excellence and team empowerment. You will guide your team, ensuring that all duties are performed efficiently and safely, customer service standards are consistently met, and health and safety guidelines are strictly followed. Your leadership will create a supportive and positive work culture, resolving employee questions and conflicts with care and professionalism. You will also handle customer complaints with sincerity and a problem-solving mindset.

Operational duties include strategic planning, driving profits by interpreting profit and loss statements, recruiting and developing top talent, minimizing losses through strict cash handling policies, managing labor and inventory control, and maintaining strict adherence to food safety through the ServSafe certification. You will have the responsibility to maintain the restaurant’s point of sale systems and oversee daily operational tasks that ensure smooth and efficient restaurant performance.

Your role is pivotal in inspiring and developing your team, building their skills and confidence, and offering ongoing coaching and support. Through your leadership, Border Foods continues to build a culture of recognition and motivation, creating a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to succeed. This is more than a management position; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of employees and guests while advancing your own career within one of the fastest-growing franchise operations in the country.

Border Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, inclusivity, and equal treatment. As part of the Taco Bell franchise family, Border Foods operates independently and offers unique wage and benefit programs. Embrace the chance to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence and community, and help shape the future of Border Foods as an Assistant Manager.