Restaurant General Manager

Desert De Oro Foods (DDO) is a distinguished company in the restaurant industry, known for fostering a culture rooted in trust, loyalty, and excellence. The company places a strong emphasis on leadership development, managerial proficiency, and operational excellence. This approach has consistently led to recognition for DDO’s award-winning management team, setting the company apart in the dining sector. Even amidst economic downturns, DDO demonstrates resilience by successfully operating restaurants and driving consistent sales growth. The company is committed to continuous growth and leadership development. Their motto, “BE THE RESTAURANTS OUR GUESTS DESIRE, AND THE COMPANY OUR EMPLOYEES DESERVE,” reflects their dedication to both customer satisfaction and employee well-being, highlighting their values of being ethical, passionate, and committed.

DDO is currently seeking a Restaurant General Manager to join their team at Pizza Hut, which is part of the larger YUM! Brands family. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional dining experiences while ensuring profitability and operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the Area Coach, the Restaurant General Manager will manage a Pizza Hut restaurant by adhering to company policies and guidelines to maximize customer satisfaction and profits. This position is hands-on and involves training employees, responding to customer service needs, and modeling professional behavior within the restaurant.

The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for leading by example, fostering a culture of recognition, and motivating employees to reach operational excellence. They will drive people capability by recruiting talented operators, building a developed team of managers and team members, and leading performance management processes. The role also includes responsibilities such as executing marketing programs, maintaining safety and health standards, controlling labor and supply ordering, and managing day-to-day restaurant operations with sales ranging from $500,000 to $2 million and daily transactions between 200 and 500.

In addition to operational management, the Restaurant General Manager focuses on growing the brand, sales, and profits by controlling profit and loss, maintaining equipment and facilities, and analyzing financial data to guide corrective actions. The role demands a leader who is passionate about quality food, service, cleanliness, and speed standards, while also being able to manage physical activities like stocking, cleaning, and lifting as part of daily duties.

DDO and Pizza Hut foster a unique culture known as Live Life Unboxed! This culture embraces innovative thinking, customer focus, and celebrates accomplishments. Team members are encouraged to have fun while serving great food and representing the vibrant culture of Pizza Hut. The company values inclusivity and diversity, providing equal opportunity employment and accommodating applicants with disabilities. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a company that values authenticity, creativity, passion, and people development while contributing to a successful and growing restaurant business.