General Manager

Taco Bell; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bell is seeking a General Manager in New Jersey to oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, mentor the team, and ensure a positive dining experience by enforcing food safety procedures and brand standards. You will drive sales and profits, manage staffing and training, and work across shifts to maintain high customer service.

Fluent English, a high school diploma, and a proven track record in fast-paced hospitality are required.

Qualifications

• One or more years' experience as Manager in the restaurant industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong personal communication skills
• Open / flexible work availability
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage operations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Solid talent- and performance-management skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees sales and profit goals in relation to budget.
• Participates in marketing programs
• Develops and implements strategies to resolve unfavorable trends to enhance sales and profits
• Ensures execution of Human Resources programs, proper staffing levels and ongoing recruitment, development, recognition, and retention of store management and crew
• Provides training and development of employees through established systems
• Ensures store compliance with operating policies and procedures and coordinates with Area Coach
• Evaluates store performance and implements action plans to improve ratings
• Conducts regular manager meetings to reinforce priorities
• Ensures safe working conditions and maintenance of facility
• Completes administrative requirements and maintains employee files and payroll records

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexibility

People management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our managers are responsible for overseeing operations, they will develop and mentor their team, and ensure a positive dining experience for their customers by monitoring and reinforcing food safety procedures, maximizing store sales and profit goals, maintaining standards and ensuring protection of Taco Bell's brand and assets.

Qualifications

• One or more years' experience as Manager in the restaurant industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong personal communication skills
• Open / flexible work availability
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage operations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Solid talent- and performance-management skills

Requirements

• Management/Supervisory/Mentor experience desired
• Guest-friendly demeanor
• Willing to work normal schedule of 50 hours per week (all shifts)
• Fluent English-speaking and writing skills
• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior restaurant experience

The following are examples of some, but not all, of the essential job functions of a General Manager position:

Physical Elements

• Ability to stand for long periods with frequent bending, kneeling, lifting (25 - 50 pounds)
• Ability to travel to other restaurants, Area Office, etc. as needed
• Equipment Use
• Ability to use Headset to take customer orders or to take or give direction
• Ability to use general restaurant equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, etc.)
• Ability to use keyboard and computer
• Performance Elements
• Ability to come to work promptly and regularly
• Ability to take direction and work well with others
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ability to concentrate and perform duties accurately
• Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks assigned
• Ability to complete all applicable training programs
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Knowledge

• Operating systems, procedures and procedures
• P&L analysis, corrective measures, planning and budgeting
• Supervisory practices
• Interviewing, training and development practices
• Federal, state, and local employment laws

Accountabilities

• Manages sales and profit goals in relation to budget.
• Participates in marketing programs
• Develops and implements appropriate strategies to resolve unfavorable trends to enhance sales and profits
• Ensures execution of Human Resources programs, proper staffing levels and maintains an ongoing system for the recruitment, development, recognition, and retention of store management and crew.
• Provides proper training and development of employees through established systems.
• Ensures store compliance with Company operating policies and procedures. Works with Area Coach to establish store priorities, then develops and executes the plans.
• Evaluates store performance in conjunction with feedback from store inspections, and implements action plans to improve store ratings.
• Conducts regular manager meetings to communicate and reinforce priorities.
• Ensures execution of Company policies and procedures, maintains safe working conditions and ensures overall maintenance of the facility and execution of preventive maintenance.
• Accurately completes all administrative requirements and reports. Manages employee files, payroll records, and other Company records in accordance with Company policies and legislative regulations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to work in a fast paced environment that may involve exposure to noise, heat, cold or other elements.

Company Introduction

At Taco Bell, we've had innovation on our mind since Glen Bell started serving tacos at the first location in 1962 in Downey, California. Since then, we've grown to be a culture-centric, lifestyle brand that provides craveable, affordable Mexican-inspired food with bold flavors. Not only do we provide breakthrough value, we offer quality ingredients and are the first QSR restaurant to offer American Vegetarian Association (AVA)-certified menu items.