Restaurant General Manager

Team Lyders Payroll Inc is a prominent and dedicated franchisee operating over 200 Taco Bell restaurants across the Midwest, including Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. As an independent business owner within the Taco Bell network, Team Lyders prides itself on creating exceptional customer experiences through its commitment to operational excellence, team empowerment, and community impact. The company promotes a strong culture centered on leadership, positivity, and growth opportunities for its employees, making it a respected employer in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. Their operations emphasize customer satisfaction, cleanliness, food quality, and efficient service alongside maintaining brand standards and corporate policies.

The Restaurant General Manager position at Team Lyders is a hands-on leadership role that involves managing day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure profitability and outstanding customer service. This role requires a dynamic individual who can inspire and lead a motivated team, setting a tone of success and fostering a culture aligned with Team Lyders' core values. As General Manager, you will be accountable for building people capability by recruiting, training, and mentoring managers and team members, ensuring clear communication, and providing performance feedback. Your leadership will directly influence operational outcomes including labor scheduling, supply and inventory management, and adherence to health and safety standards. You will also play a crucial role in resolving customer issues and using insights to continuously improve the guest experience.

Financial accountability is a key aspect of this role, which involves managing profit and loss, optimizing labor, controlling cash, and maintaining equipment and facilities through preventative maintenance. Additionally, you will develop and implement Annual Operating Plans tailored to your restaurant’s objectives, aiming to drive sales growth and maximize profitability. This position demands a considerable dedication of time, including working evenings, weekends, and extended shifts to meet operational needs. Overall, this role offers a substantial opportunity for career growth for those passionate about leadership in the QSR sector and who are eager to deliver excellent food, service, and operational excellence within a supportive and rapidly growing franchise organization.