Restaurant GM - Path to Ownership & Flexible Schedule

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible Schedule

Free Meals

Career Path to Ownership

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Bonus

No late nights

Job summary

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is seeking a Management professional to lead daily operations in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You will analyze store P&L, manage labor costs, mentor staff, and ensure food safety and quality across shifts.

A strong leadership presence will help you recruit, train, and retain a high-performing team while maintaining hospitality excellence. Your responsibilities include menu mastery, catering coordination, and upholding Health Department standards, with

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have minimum 3 years of upper management experience.
• Strong work ethic and passion for fresh food.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building, developing and mentoring a team.
• Able to set and hit goals.
• Knowledge of restaurant Profit and Loss statements.
• Proficient with Google Suite and basic computer literacy.
• Excellent leadership, customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, retain and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing store’s P&L and establishing path to reach cost goals.
• Creating weekly staff schedules to balance development and labor costs.
• Setting the tone for shifts and guiding staff toward goals.
• Mentoring staff and managing quality crew development and evaluations.
• Ensuring food safety expertise and proper food handling.
• Mastering menu and product knowledge.
• Preparing catering orders with the team.
• Supporting or working at stations as needed (kitchen included).
• Ordering products, supplies, and produce.
• Screening and onboarding hourly employees.
• Ensuring proper cash handling and payment procedures.
• Serving guests and building meaningful connections.
• Maintaining Health Department Standards throughout shifts.
• Following alcohol handling policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team development

Recruitment

Time management

Decision making

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Food Manager certification (to be obtained after start)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is seeking a Management professional to lead daily operations in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You will analyze store P&L, manage labor costs, mentor staff, and ensure food safety and quality across shifts.

A strong leadership presence will help you recruit, train, and retain a high-performing team while maintaining hospitality excellence. Your responsibilities include menu mastery, catering coordination, and upholding Health Department standards, with