Restaurant Leadership & Operations Lead

Taco Bell; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bell in Kirksville, MO is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the Restaurant General Manager. You will lead, coach, and reward the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while modeling brand standards and managing daily operations in the GM's absence.

The role emphasizes resourceful hiring, performance feedback, and maintaining high food safety and service excellence. A strong leadership mindset is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant/retail management experience.
• Ability to lead and coach a team.
• Comfort with profit and loss responsibilities and cost controls.
• Strong communication and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent customer satisfaction by modeling brand standards and team services.
• Oversee Shift Excellence, food safety, and Core standards.
• Lead in GM's absence and make key operational decisions.
• Assist in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Team Members.
• Support P&L management, cash controls, inventory, and labor planning.
• Assist with facility maintenance and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

P&L management

Hiring & recruiting

Training & coaching

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Taco Bell in Kirksville, MO is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the Restaurant General Manager. You will lead, coach, and reward the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while modeling brand standards and managing daily operations in the GM's absence.

The role emphasizes resourceful hiring, performance feedback, and maintaining high food safety and service excellence. A strong leadership mindset is required.