General Manager- Alabaster

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Schedule

Ownership Path

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Bonus

Free Meals

Great Environment

No late nights

Job summary

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe is seeking an experienced restaurant management professional for full-time leadership. The role involves analyzing store P&L, writing weekly staff schedules, and setting the shift tone to achieve cost and service goals.

You will mentor staff, oversee training and evaluations, and ensure food safety and quality while maintaining guest satisfaction across busy periods.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Minimum of 3 years of upper management experience
• Strong work ethic and passion for fresh food
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to recruit, train, retain, and motivate quality employees
• Excellent leadership, customer service, and communication skills
• Demonstrate sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Food Manager’s certification to be obtained shortly after starting employment
• Knowledge of restaurant Profit and Loss statements
• Proficiency with Google Suite and computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Analyze store’s P&L and plan path to cost goals
• Write weekly staff schedule balancing people development and labor costs
• Set shift tone and provide clear directions on goals and duties
• Mentor staff and manage quality crew development, motivation and evaluations
• Master food safety and menu/product knowledge
• Prepare catering orders with your team
• Oversee or cover stations as needed including kitchen
• Order products, supplies, and produce
• Screen, interview, and onboard hourly employees
• Ensure proper cash handling and payment procedures
• Serve guests and build meaningful connections
• Maintain Health Department standards
• Follow Alcohol Handling policies
• Ensure proper food handling and storage
• Maintain hygiene and appearance

Job description

Benefits Offered | Wage Information

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance!
• 401(k) matching program for eligible employees!
• Flexible Schedule!
• Career Path to Ownership!

• Paid Time Off!
• Quarterly Bonus Program!
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance!
• 401(k) matching program for eligible employees!
• FREE Delicious Meals!
• Flexible Schedule!
• Great Environment!
• Career Path to Ownership!
• No late nights, no early mornings!

Job Summary

Management Positions are Full Time only.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing your store’s P&L and deciding a path to reach your cost goals
• Writing a weekly staff schedule to achieve both people development and labor cost goals
• Setting the tone for the shift and giving clear, calm directions to your staff about their goals and duties
• Supervising and mentoring your staff members and managing quality crew development, motivation, training, and evaluations
• Being an expert in Food Safety
• Mastering menu and product knowledge
• Preparing catering orders with your team
• Supporting or working stations when needed (kitchen included)
• Ordering products, supplies, and produce
• Screening, interviewing, and onboarding hourly employees
• Proper cash handling and payment procedures
• Serving guests, making meaningful connections with them
• Maintaining Health Department Standards throughout each shift
• Following proper Alcohol Handling policies and procedures
• Ensuring proper food handling and storage of food products
• Maintaining proper hygiene, uniform, and appearance

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Minimum of 3 years of upper management experience
• Strong work ethic, desire to exceed guests’ expectations, and a real passion for fresh food
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Looking for the chance to build, develop, and mentor a team
• Enjoy the challenge of setting goals and hitting them
• Sufficient experience and knowledge of restaurant Profit and Loss statements
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and computer literacy
• Excellent leadership, customer service, and communication skills
• Ability to recruit, train, retain, and motivate quality employees
• Motivated, self-initiated, and team oriented
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Demonstrate sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Must have or obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment

All Employees Must:

• Understand and abide by all company standards and policies (provided in your handbook)
• Obtain a Food Manager’s certification shortly after beginning employment

Your Working Conditions / Hours:

A typical work day at Taziki’s may look like:

• Morning shift - 7am - 4pm
• Mid shift - 10am to 8pm
• Evenings - 3pm - 10pm
• Weekends - when applicable
• Holidays - when applicable (always CLOSED Thanksgiving & Christmas!)

*Hours will vary by store.

You may work in a typical restaurant kitchen environment which includes but is not limited to using equipment such as a flattop and char grill, oven, slicer, mixer and food processor.

Your Physical Requirements:

• Walking/standing for extended periods
• Reaching
• Bending
• Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds
• Wiping
• Twisting
• Cooking

Taziki’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Overview

Taziki's Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations in 17 states. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired with a Southern flair, and our mission is to create an environment that combines modern Mediterranean fare with meaningful human connection. We are a family of big-hearted foodies committed to making an impact in our communities!