Restaurant GM: Growth, Team Leadership, No Overnight Hours

Waldorf Restaurant Group

Burbank (CA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Quarterly bonuses
No overnight hours
Free meals during shift
Employee discount on food
Medical Insurance
Paid sick time401(K) Plan with match
Theme park & movie ticket discounts
Vacation

Job summary

El Pollo Loco in Burbank seeks a General Manager to lead a passionate team and oversee all restaurant operations, ensuring quality, growth, and a strong guest experience. You will manage staffing, training, and policies to meet sales and profitability targets while driving a high-performance culture.

Competitive pay, bonuses, and a range of employee benefits are offered as part of a dynamic, in-person work environment with flexible schedules to avoid overnight hours.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of management experience in a restaurant setting.
  • Serve Safe Certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically manages, coaches, and recognizes team performance to drive operations.
  • Oversees opening/closing procedures, food prep, cleaning, and setup.
  • Optimizes labor planning with scheduling aligned to sales and targets.
  • Provides hands-on coverage at workstations and supports breaks as needed.
  • Maintains focus on guest service and speed of service while meeting goals.

Skills

Restaurant management
Leadership
Staff training
Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

El Pollo Loco in Burbank seeks a General Manager to lead a passionate team and oversee all restaurant operations, ensuring quality, growth, and a strong guest experience. You will manage staffing, training, and policies to meet sales and profitability targets while driving a high-performance culture.

Competitive pay, bonuses, and a range of employee benefits are offered as part of a dynamic, in-person work environment with flexible schedules to avoid overnight hours.

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