El Pollo Loco Restaurant Manager 3969

Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $21.00 - $24.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

employee discount

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Job Description

WKS Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant group with its support center located in Cypress, California. With a strong presence in the restaurant industry, WKS manages over 380 restaurants across 19 states, including popular brands such as El Pollo Loco, Denny's, Wendy's, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and Blaze Pizza. The group is dedicated to creating career opportunities rather than just jobs, focusing on growth, development, and advancement for its employees. WKS supports its restaurants with departments specializing in HR, operations, training, facilities, accounting, payroll, risk management, and marketing to ensure smooth and successful business operations. The company values inclusivity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment for all employees.

El Pollo Loco, a key part of the WKS Restaurant Group family, is a vibrant and energetic fast-casual restaurant specializing in Mexican-inspired grilled chicken dishes. As an Assistant Manager at El Pollo Loco, you will play a crucial role in the leadership team, supporting the General Manager to ensure the daily operational success of the restaurant. This position presents a fantastic opportunity for those eager to develop their management skills, build a strong team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role offers a comprehensive training program, mentorship from experienced leaders, and the chance to progress within the company, potentially moving toward becoming a General Manager. This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly wage ranging from $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, along with a robust benefits package. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for coaching and directing staff, overseeing restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and security standards, managing cost controls to meet sales and profit goals, and maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness. The position requires flexibility in working hours, potentially including opening and closing the restaurant, all aimed at delivering exceptional service every day. Joining El Pollo Loco is a commitment to being part of a passionate team that pushes each other to grow and succeed, providing a supportive environment where your career aspirations can thrive.

Job Requirements

Minimum of two years experience leading people in a restaurant environment
high school diploma or GED preferred but not required
knowledge of food safety procedures and standards
must be at least 18 years old
flexible work availability

Job Qualifications

Minimum of two years experience leading people in a restaurant environment
knowledge of food safety procedures and standards
high school diploma or GED preferred but not required
strong customer service skills
effective team-building and leadership abilities

Job Duties

Train and develop crew members
complete administrative tasks like inventory control, scheduling, logging maintenance, and reviewing financial reports
ensure exceptional guest service is provided all day, every day
ensure compliance with all security, food safety, quality, and cleanliness standards
maintain cost controls and contribute to the sales/profit goals
build your skills and leverage available tools to prepare yourself for a future General Manager role