Restaurant Leadership Trainee: Grow into GM

Taco Bell; Milton-Freewater (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bell in Milton-Freewater, OR seeks a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, ensure guest satisfaction, maintain quality and safety, and drive profitable performance.

You will train staff, manage schedules, control costs, uphold standards, and coach the team to deliver fast, friendly service in a busy fast-food environment. Strong leadership and a hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• Strong preference for an internal promote who has completed all required learning zone training and certifications.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Possess a minimum of 6 months in a shift management or supervisory role, preferably in a service-related business.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Have open availability and the ability to work flexible hours and all shifts as needed.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly with a can-do attitude.
• Comes to work with good hygiene.
• Has reliable transportation and able to arrive to work on time.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain financial controls and coach and train employees.
• A positive, friendly, and courteous attitude.

Responsibilities

• Control food, labor, cash and controllable expenses to company guidelines and budgeted levels.
• Improve sales growth by focusing on 5 Bells, CORE, speed of service and food quality.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels for all days and day parts to meet scheduling requirements.
• Prepare and conduct crew member, shift manager, and assistant general manager performance appraisals.
• Perform the hiring process for new crew members, shift leaders, and assistant general managers.
• Coach and counsel all crew members and managers and train to required certification and performance levels.
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness and organization following food service sanitation guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Verify a safe restaurant environment for employees and guests and take corrective action when needed.
• Ensure preventive maintenance procedures are followed for all equipment and facilities and report repairs.
• Ensure excellent guest service on all shifts and handle guest complaints to foster repeat business.
• Provide timely feedback to area coach on operating results via daily call procedure and weekly area meetings; manage turnover through selection and training.
• Prepare food as needed for guests and training purposes and handle cash register and money when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Personal hygiene

Punctuality

Reliability

Team leadership

Coaching ability

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Taco Bell in Milton-Freewater, OR seeks a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, ensure guest satisfaction, maintain quality and safety, and drive profitable performance.

You will train staff, manage schedules, control costs, uphold standards, and coach the team to deliver fast, friendly service in a busy fast-food environment. Strong leadership and a hands-on approach are essential.