Restaurant GM: Lead Teams, Drive Growth & Guest Experience

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Employee discount on food

Medical + Dental + Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

El Pollo Loco, Inc. in Las Vegas is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy restaurant, guide a passionate team, and deliver the Loco experience with consistent quality.

You will oversee all aspects of daily operations, from guest service to food preparation, scheduling, and training, while driving sales and profitability. The role emphasizes coaching, staffing, and compliance with policies in a fast-paced brand.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage shift operations and control labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manages, coaches, and recognizes team member performance to drive efficient and effective restaurant operations.
• Oversees opening/closing procedures, restaurant setup, food preparation, and cleaning processes.
• Optimizes labor planning and scheduling to meet sales and labor hour targets.
• Provides hands-on support and coverage for all workstations.
• Maintains focus on guest service and speed of service to meet company goals.
• Oversees hiring processes and onboarding to ensure staffing requirements are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Staff Scheduling

Training & Development

Guest Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

El Pollo Loco, Inc. in Las Vegas is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy restaurant, guide a passionate team, and deliver the Loco experience with consistent quality.

You will oversee all aspects of daily operations, from guest service to food preparation, scheduling, and training, while driving sales and profitability. The role emphasizes coaching, staffing, and compliance with policies in a fast-paced brand.