Restaurant General Manager

Talkin' Tacos; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Shift Meals & Discounts

Career development

High-energy culture

Learning environment

Paid Time Off

Performance-Based Bonuses

Paid Weekly

Job summary

Talkin’ Tacos is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations with a focus on guest experience, quality, and culture. You’ll drive results through strong people leadership, financial discipline, and a commitment to safety and hospitality excellence.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, set clear standards, and partner with kitchen and FOH leaders to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation.
• Strong understanding of food safety, labor management, and operational systems.
• A people-first leader who builds trust, develops talent, and leads by example.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage costs while protecting quality and culture.
• A passion for hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Own daily restaurant operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Lead, coach, and develop management and hourly teams to build a strong leadership bench.
• Set and reinforce expectations for warm, genuine Talkin’ Tacos hospitality on every shift.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations.
• Drive financial performance by managing labor, food costs, inventory, and waste.
• Oversee ordering, inventory control, and systems to support efficient operations.
• Partner with Kitchen and Front-of-House leadership to ensure seamless execution during peak periods.
• Hire, train, and retain top talent while creating a culture of accountability and respect.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results.
• Champion new initiatives, processes, and ideas that elevate the guest experience and team engagement.

Job description

RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER

THE ROLE

The General Manager is the leader of the business and the steward of the Talkin’ Tacos experience. This role has full ownership of the restaurant, driving results across people, culture, operations, guest experience, and financial performance.

At Talkin’ Tacos, General Managers lead from the front—building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and running thriving, well-executed businesses.

The ideal GM is a confident, hands-on leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and knows how to balance team development with strong operational and financial execution.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE!

• Medical benefits
• Shift Meals & Discounts
• Clear career path and leadership development
• A high-energy, growth-minded restaurant culture
• A team that values learning, accountability, and fun
• Paid Time Off
• Performance-Based Bonuses
• Paid Weekly

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR!

• Proven experience leading a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation
• Strong understanding of food safety, labor management, and operational systems
• A people-first leader who builds trust, develops talent, and leads by example
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage costs while protecting quality and culture
• A passion for hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own daily restaurant operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness
• Lead, coach, and develop management and hourly teams to build a strong leadership bench
• Set and reinforce expectations for warm, genuine Talkin’ Tacos hospitality on every shift
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations
• Drive financial performance by managing labor, food costs, inventory, and waste
• Oversee ordering, inventory control, and systems to support efficient operations
• Partner with Kitchen and Front-of-House leadership to ensure seamless execution during peak periods
• Hire, train, and retain top talent while creating a culture of accountability and respect
• Analyze performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results
• Champion new initiatives, processes, and ideas that elevate the guest experience and team engagement