General Manager- Knox Square

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Career path to ownership

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus program

Free meals

No late nights, no early mornings

Great environment

Job summary

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe in Birmingham, AL, seeks an experienced restaurant manager to lead daily operations and drive profitability. You will oversee labor, scheduling, food safety, and guest satisfaction while building a high-performance team.

Candidate must have senior management experience, strong leadership, and a passion for fresh, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. This full-time role offers a path to ownership and a collaborative work environment.

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.
• Ability to set goals and meet them.
• Experience with restaurant Profit and Loss statements.
• Knowledge of Google Suite and computer literacy.
• Food Manager’s certification to be obtained shortly after starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing store’s P&L and defining path to achieve cost goals.
• Writing weekly staff schedules to balance people development and labor cost.
• Setting the tone for shifts and guiding staff to goals and duties.
• Mentoring staff and managing quality crew development, motivation, training, and evaluations.
• Ensuring compliance with Health Department standards and alcohol handling policies.
• Mastering menu and product knowledge.
• Preparing catering orders with the team.
• Overseeing ordering of products, supplies, and produce.
• Screening and onboarding hourly employees.
• Maintaining proper cash handling and payment procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team building

Time management

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Food Manager’s certification (FMC)

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!

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 abid[e] 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!