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Restaurant General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $100,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Top pay
Trip to Mexico
bonus program
Education programs
Scholarship Opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Free Food
Paid Time Off
sick pay
Holiday pay
Vacation Donation Program
Career growth and support

Job Description

Border Foods began as a simple idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant and has blossomed into one of the largest privately held Taco Bell franchisees in the United States. This family-oriented company has built its reputation on a people-first mantra, valuing every team member from cooks and cashiers to managers and beyond. Border Foods thrives on fostering a workplace where employees can grow, learn, and contribute to a mission centered on making lives better through exceptional food service and community support. The company prides itself on a culture that encourages evolution and innovation while holding fast to its Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment. With these values at the heart of every operation, Border Foods ensures that every restaurant under its banner delivers consistently outstanding guest experiences in safe, welcoming environments.

As a General Manager at Border Foods, you will play a pivotal role in exemplifying and reinforcing these Core Values daily within your restaurant. This leadership position carries the responsibility of overseeing the entire restaurant operation, focusing on building and maintaining a strong, motivated team that delivers great food and excellent service. Your mission is to create a positive impact by foster a supportive environment for both team members and guests. The role involves strategic planning for restaurant success, addressing financial management through profit and loss analysis, and implementing hiring, training, and retention programs to build an outstanding team. You will be expected to promote a culture of accountability and integrity, ensuring compliance with all safety, health, and legal standards while creating an atmosphere where employees and guests feel valued and respected.

The General Manager position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $100,000 annually with significant bonus potential. Top-performing managers can earn additional bonuses reaching up to $40,000 plus are rewarded with exclusive incentives such as an annual trip to Mexico as part of the Best of the Best program. Educational benefits, including GED and tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided to all employees, including part-time staff. Additional perks include free food, paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave, as well as a vacation donation program that supports team member needs. Beyond the tangible rewards, Border Foods fosters an incredible culture focused on career growth and support aimed at unlocking the full potential of every employee. This is an exempt, full-time management role with an expectation of working a minimum of 50 hours per week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays as business needs require. Join the Border Foods family to be part of an empowering team energized by a shared commitment to excellence and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of three years restaurant or retail experience or combined experience and education
  • Experience with sales building, profit and loss statements, recruiting, and training
  • Proven track record of successful hiring and retention
  • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and some holidays, schedule demands may change
  • This exempt management position requires a minimum of 50 hours per week with additional hours as needed
  • ServeSafe Certified
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years restaurant or retail experience or combined experience and education
  • Experience with sales building, profit and loss statements, recruiting, and training
  • Proven track record of successful hiring and retention
  • ServeSafe certified
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Job Duties

  • Consistently demonstrate integrity in actions and expectations
  • Guide team members and Shift Leaders to complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner
  • Schedule and deploy the team correctly
  • Monitor team member performance and hold them accountable for standards and expectations
  • Ensure a quality customer experience through fast and friendly service
  • Maintain point of sale system by reporting system failures and verifying download accuracy such as pricing updates and menu changes
  • Ensure health and safety standards are met and adhere to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines
  • Create unity in the team by building cross-functional relationships
  • Respond to team member questions and resolve employee issues in a timely manner
  • Provide a safe working and visiting environment for team members and customers
  • Navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance
  • Motivate and support the team through active listening and clear communication
  • Represent Border Foods in handling customer complaints with a sincere approach and effective solutions
  • Instill a culture of recognition to create a positive work environment
  • Strategically plan short and long-term strategies for restaurant success
  • Deliver profit by utilizing and interpreting profit and loss statements to make financial adjustments
  • Source, hire, and develop excellent team members
  • Conduct new hire orientation and develop training plans for new hires
  • Minimize loss through strict adherence to cash handling policies, proper training, and accounting compliance
  • Demonstrate efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management
  • Build team capabilities by identifying strengths and opportunities
  • Provide learning and development opportunities for team members
  • Offer guidance on personal development and career paths
  • Demonstrate active and timely coaching
  • Seek and share ideas to foster personal and business growth
  • Bring others along operationally using tools

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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