Restaurant GM: Lead People, Profit & Service Excellence

Taco-Bell; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Lyders Payroll Inc, a Taco Bell franchisee, seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a location with a focus on customer satisfaction, profit maximization, and a vibrant, motivated team. You will coach, mentor, and drive operational excellence across daily operations, staffing, and safety to uphold brand standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of leadership with P&L accountability, strong communication, and a commitment to excellence in food quality, service, and speed.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of leadership experience in QSR or retail with P&L accountability.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities.
• Willingness to work a 50-hour workweek including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build People Capability and lead with purpose.
• Recruit and train top-tier talent for customer experiences.
• Develop a bench of managers and team members for growth.
• Provide clear direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Be a culture champion by living Team Lyders' core values.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including labor scheduling and inventory.
• Maintain health and safety standards and a safe work environment.
• Manage P&L, cash control, and labor optimization.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L accountability

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Conflict-resolution

Communication

Team building

Basic business math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Team Lyders Payroll Inc, a Taco Bell franchisee, seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a location with a focus on customer satisfaction, profit maximization, and a vibrant, motivated team. You will coach, mentor, and drive operational excellence across daily operations, staffing, and safety to uphold brand standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of leadership with P&L accountability, strong communication, and a commitment to excellence in food quality, service, and speed.