General Manager - Hampden

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Career path to ownership

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus program

Free meals

Great environment

No late nights, no early mornings

Job summary

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is seeking an experienced restaurant leader to manage day-to-day operations, drive P&L performance, and mentor a high-performing team. You will schedule staff, set shift goals, and uphold food safety standards across all service areas.

This role emphasizes budgeting, people development, customer service excellence, and menu knowledge, with a commitment to delivering fresh Mediterranean fare in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team development

Mentoring staff

Time management

Decision making

Problem solving

Team recruitment

Age 21+

Fresh food passion

Education

Food Manager certification (upon start)

Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

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
• FREE Delicious Meals
• Great Environment
• No late nights, no early mornings

Job Summary

Management Positions are Full Time only. In addition to an application, you must fill out the survey linked below in order to be eligible for an interview: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/5GFWjcKaNweOBi

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!