Restaurant General Manager

Team Lyders is a reputable franchisee operating over 200 Taco Bell locations across Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. As a well-established restaurant group, Team Lyders prides itself on delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering a positive, empowering work environment. With a commitment to operational excellence and strong leadership, Team Lyders aims to make a significant and positive impact within the communities it serves. The organization prioritizes employee growth and success, maintaining core values that emphasize teamwork, quality, and community engagement. They consistently uphold brand standards and policies to ensure a consistent and welcoming customer experience across all their locations.

The Restaurant General Manager role at Team Lyders is a dynamic leadership position that offers hands-on management and the chance to influence the daily operations of one of their franchise restaurants. This role focuses on maintaining high standards in customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability. As a Restaurant General Manager, you will play an integral part in shaping the culture of your restaurant by motivating and mentoring your team, delivering exceptional food quality and service, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. You will be responsible for recruitment, training, and development of top talent to build capable management teams and skilled associates. The role requires a proactive, energetic leader who can handle conflict resolution, performance coaching, and operational supervision including labor scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with health and safety standards. Key to the role is maximizing profit and steering sales growth while maintaining high standards in facility management and guest experience.

This position demands a versatile leader who thrives in a fast-paced quick-service restaurant (QSR) environment and holds P&L responsibility. The ideal candidate is analytical, communicative, and capable of inspiring their team to achieve growth targets and operational excellence. Working closely with corporate initiatives and local operational plans, the Restaurant General Manager will leverage customer feedback to continually enhance guest satisfaction and promote the Team Lyders brand. The position requires a willingness to work a demanding schedule including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts. Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting, and performing various tasks within a busy restaurant setting. Team Lyders Payroll Inc operates independently as a franchisee, offering a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the success of one of the largest Taco Bell franchises in the Midwest.