Manager in Training CA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $24.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
flexible schedule
Career development opportunities
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Taco Bell is a leading restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-inspired fast food. As part of a global brand known for its innovation and commitment to quality, Taco Bell provides a dynamic work environment focused on team collaboration and customer satisfaction. The company emphasizes high standards of cleanliness, hospitality, product quality, and speed of service, positioning itself as a fast-food leader known for delivering excellent guest experiences consistently.

The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) role at Taco Bell is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the overall operations of an individual restaurant unit. This role demands a hands-on approach to managing the restaurant’s operational functions and driving business success through effective team leadership, operational efficiency, and financial management. The RGM is accountable for maintaining a highly organized, efficient, and profitable restaurant operation that meets company standards for service, cleanliness, product quality, and safety.

The RGM is not only expected to manage and oversee the day-to-day functions of the restaurant but also to actively participate in operational duties as necessary. This hands-on involvement includes training employees, responding promptly to guest service needs, and serving as a role model by demonstrating appropriate skills and behaviors. The position requires a strong focus on cost management, sales growth, staffing, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and employment laws. Leadership in performance management through appraisals, coaching, and development of crew members and managers is a critical component of this role.

Success in this position is measured by various performance metrics, including sales growth, labor and food cost control, guest satisfaction scores, and compliance with safety and operational standards. The RGM must ensure the restaurant environment is safe, clean, and welcoming for both employees and guests while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. This position requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude, with a preference for candidates who have been internally promoted and have completed all required training certifications.

This full-time position offers an opportunity to grow within one of the fastest-growing brands in the fast-food industry while making a significant impact at the unit level. The RGM role is ideal for individuals seeking a challenging yet rewarding leadership position that combines operational management with direct team engagement and customer service excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old or older
  • High school diploma or GED is required
  • Possess a minimum of 6 months in a shift management or supervisory role, preferably in a service-related business
  • Legal right to work in the United States
  • Have open availability and the ability to work flexible hours and all shifts as needed
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn quickly with a can-do attitude
  • Comes to work with good hygiene
  • Has reliable transportation and able to arrive to work on time
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain financial controls and coach and train employees
  • A positive, friendly, and courteous attitude

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 6 months in a shift management or supervisory role, preferably in a service-related business
  • Strong preference for internal promote with completed learning zone training and certifications
  • Legal right to work in the United States
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain financial controls and coach and train employees
  • Ability to learn quickly with a can-do attitude
  • Positive, friendly, and courteous attitude

Job Duties

  • Ensure cost categories including food cost, labor cost, cash, and controllable expenses are controlled to company guidelines and budgeted levels
  • Work within the restaurant to produce positive sales growth by improving 5 Bells, CORE, speed of service, and food quality
  • Ensure adequate staffing levels for all days and day parts to meet scheduling requirements
  • Prepare and conduct crew member, shift manager, and assistant general manager performance appraisals
  • Perform the hiring process for new crew members, shift leaders, and assistant general managers
  • Coach and counsel all crew members and managers, responsible for training and developing the team to expected certification and performance levels
  • Maintain the restaurant cleanliness and organization following all food service sanitation guidelines and regulations

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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