General Manager- Florence

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off!

Quarterly Bonus Program!

Health, Vision, Dental, and Disability

401(k) matching program for eligible

FREE Delicious Meals!

Flexible Schedule!

Great Environment!

Career Path to Ownership!

No late nights, no early mornings!

Job summary

Taziki's Café is seeking a restaurant manager to oversee multiple facets of operations, including P&L optimization, cost control, and team leadership. You will schedule staff, coach, and ensure high standards in food safety and customer service, while maintaining menu knowledge and quality.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, achieving labor goals, and maintaining compliance with health standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years of upper management experience.
• Experience with restaurant Profit and Loss statements.
• Food Manager certification soon after starting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze store’s P&L and decide path to reach cost goals.
• Write weekly staff schedules to balance development and labor costs.
• Set tone for shift and give clear directions on goals.
• Mentor staff, manage quality crew development, motivation, and evaluations.
• Ensure food safety and mastery of menu/product knowledge.
• Prepare catering orders with the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Recruitment

Problem-solving

Food safety

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Benefits Offered | Wage Information

• 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:

(with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• 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!