Restaurant General Manager - Growth, Bonus, No Overnight

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

No overnight hours

Free meals

Employee discount on food

Tuition reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401(K) Plan with match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a General Manager in McKinney, TX to lead restaurant operations, coach staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will manage labor, hiring, training, and performance to drive sales and profitability while upholding company standards.

The role offers growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits, with no overnight hours and strong emphasis on team development and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred EPL Assistant Manager or 3+ years of management experience, preferably in a restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manages, coaches, and recognizes team member performance to drive efficient and effective restaurant operations.
• Executes and trains team on opening and closing procedures in alignment with EPL policies, overseeing restaurant setup, food preparation, and cleaning processes.
• Optimizes labor and workforce planning through effective deployment and scheduling to meet sales volume and labor hour targets.
• Provides hands-on support by ensuring proper coverage of all restaurant workstations and backup coverage as needed.
• Maintains focus on guest service and speed of service, ensuring timeliness goals are met.
• Schedules workforce to provide required level of service based on sales projections and labor hour guidelines.
• Oversees hiring processes from interviews to onboarding to ensure staffing requirements are met compliantly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years of management experience

Job description

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a General Manager in McKinney, TX to lead restaurant operations, coach staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will manage labor, hiring, training, and performance to drive sales and profitability while upholding company standards.

The role offers growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and benefits, with no overnight hours and strong emphasis on team development and customer satisfaction.