General Manager- Gardendale

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Bonus Program

Free Delicious Meals

Flexible Schedule

Great Environment

Career Path to Ownership

Job summary

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Gardendale, Alabama is seeking a Full-Time Manager. Responsibilities include analyzing P&L, writing staff schedules, and supervising staff to ensure high restaurant standards.

The ideal candidate will have minimum 3 years of upper management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fresh food. Taziki's offers a dynamic environment with various benefits including free meals and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years of upper management experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing store’s P&L to reach cost goals.
• Writing weekly staff schedule.
• Supervising and mentoring staff members.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent leadership skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Food Manager’s certification (must obtain)

3 years management experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Benefits Offered

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) matching program for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• 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

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.

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!