Restaurant GM: Lead Teams, Delight Guests, Grow Profits

Taco Bell; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Lyders operates over 200 Taco Bell locations and is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead one restaurant within brand standards. You will oversee customer satisfaction, profitability, and a motivated team while coaching staff to achieve operational excellence.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes building capability, delivering consistent service, and growing the brand and sales through strong people leadership and operational discipline.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• 2-4 years of leadership experience in the QSR or retail environment, with P&L accountability.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven track record in team building.
• Passion for delivering excellence in food quality, service, cleanliness, and operational speed.
• Proficient in basic business math and computer literacy.
• A dynamic, energetic, and proactive leader who drives results and inspires the team.
• Willingness to work a 50-hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead with purpose, resolve conflicts, and drive results through others.
• Recruit and train top-tier talent to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Develop a robust bench of Managers and Team Members ready for growth.
• Provide clear direction, mentorship, and performance feedback for all team members.
• Be a culture champion by exemplifying Team Lyders' core values and principles.
• Ensure timely and effective execution of all corporate and local initiatives.
• Foster a safe and welcoming environment for employees and customers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including labor scheduling, food supply management, and maintaining health and safety standards.
• Resolve customer issues and train team members to exceed service expectations.
• Leverage customer insights to elevate the guest experience.
• Manage Profit & Loss through cash control, inventory management, and labor optimization.
• Maintain facilities and equipment to brand standards through preventative maintenance plans.
• Monitor sales and operational performance, coaching the team to achieve growth targets.
• Develop and execute restaurant-specific Annual Operating Plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

P&L accountability

Business math

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Team Lyders operates over 200 Taco Bell locations and is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead one restaurant within brand standards. You will oversee customer satisfaction, profitability, and a motivated team while coaching staff to achieve operational excellence.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes building capability, delivering consistent service, and growing the brand and sales through strong people leadership and operational discipline.