General Manager - Hampden

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Disability

401(k) matching program for eligible

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

Tazik i’s Café in Denver is seeking an experienced restaurant leader to manage store operations, analyze P&L, and drive toward cost goals while mentoring a growing team.

You will schedule effectively, set shift tone, ensure food safety, and maintain high guest service standards. A 21+ leader with 3+ years in upper management and strong communication is essential; certification in Food Manager will be pursued after start.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of upper management experience.
• Strong leadership and guest service orientation.
• Solid knowledge of restaurant Profit & Loss statements.
• Ability to recruit, train, and retain quality staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must obtain a Food Manager certification shortly after starting.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing store’s P&L and guiding cost-management decisions.
• Writing weekly staff schedules to balance development and labor costs.
• Setting shift tone and providing clear direction to staff.
• Mentoring staff, managing quality crew development and evaluations.
• Maintaining food safety standards and menu knowledge.
• Supporting catering orders and kitchen operations as needed.
• Ordering supplies and overseeing proper cash handling.
• Ensuring guest satisfaction and health department compliance.

Skills

Upper management experience

Leadership

P&L knowledge

Hiring & mentoring

Customer service & communication

Google Suite

Time management

Decision-making & problem-solving

Food safety awareness

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance!


• 401(k) matching program for eligible employees!


• Flexible Schedule!


• Career Path to Ownership!

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!

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!