Restaurant Ops Lead: Guest Experience & Food Safety

District Taco; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

District Taco is seeking a proactive restaurant manager to lead daily operations at our Clark, NJ location. You will supervise Team Members, oversee food preparation and safety, and ensure that guests receive a high-quality experience from open to close.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a customer-first mindset, with an emphasis on teamwork, staff development, and adherence to District Taco policies and HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, listening, collaboration, adaptability, empathy and patience.
• Understanding of District Taco’s operational procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of food safety and health department policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality by monitoring staff and ensuring food safety standards.
• Oversee shift operations and ensure restaurant opens/closes per standards.
• Provide coaching and development for Team Members and CTs.
• Communicate expectations to staff and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Handle customer service issues and resolve complaints promptly.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Collaboration

Adaptability

Empathy

Patience

Job description

District Taco is seeking a proactive restaurant manager to lead daily operations at our Clark, NJ location. You will supervise Team Members, oversee food preparation and safety, and ensure that guests receive a high-quality experience from open to close.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a customer-first mindset, with an emphasis on teamwork, staff development, and adherence to District Taco policies and HACCP guidelines.