Restaurant Shift Lead - Operations & Guest Experience

Taco Cabana; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Cabana in Euless, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage a team of hourly staff. You will oversee labor, food costs, quality standards, and safety while coaching teammates and collaborating with corporate support.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in restaurant roles, strong English communication, and knowledge of P&L concepts, with a track record of consistent results.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business Administration or Hospitality preferred. High School degree or equivalent required.
• Capable of adapting to business needs and solving problems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment.
• Has a functional understanding of Profit & Loss statements, costs controls, and restaurant operations.
• Demonstrates stamina, focus, compliance, and service-driven abilities while managing their shift.
• External candidates should have a minimum of 2 years working in a restaurant environment, showing career progression and verifiable results.
• Internal candidates should have a good record of achieving results and have an above average knowledge of the brand’s operating procedures and standards.
• Ability to comfortably speak, write and comprehend English in a business setting.
• Successful completion of a background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management team in staffing of the restaurant and daily operational and procedural activities to help ensure the efficient operation of the restaurant in accordance with company policy and the respective state and federal laws.
• Supervise and direct staff (hourly team members) to assure guests are treated promptly and courteously; products are prepared as specified in both quality and quantity and the restaurant is maintained properly.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training for hourly team members. Evaluates the performance, recommends and submits wage increases for hourly team members.
• Utilize all company-training tools to provide hourly team members with training in all aspects of the restaurant operation.
• Assist the management team in maintaining restaurant equipment and facility per company guidelines; contacts Division Leader to inform about needed repairs to equipment in restaurant.
• Performs regular administrative tasks including: new hire paperwork, all actions related to payroll (terminations, leave of absence, transfers, vacations, etc.), inventory ordering, register and safe audits, deposit of company funds, proper accounting of restaurant funds, hourly employee schedules, management schedules, reporting all guest and employee accidents. Investigates, resolves and responds to guest complaints.
• Attend regularly scheduled store, market and company meetings, training sessions and stay current with all federal, state and local certifications.
• Assist the GM with planning and implementation of local store marketing activities to promote products and services.
• Ensures proper execution of all accounting functions and complies with internal audit guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Task prioritization

P&L knowledge

Stamina and focus

Restaurant experience

Brand procedures

English communication

Background check

Education

Associates degree in Business Administration or Hospitality preferred; High School degree or equivalent required

Tools

Excel

Job description

Taco Cabana in Euless, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage a team of hourly staff. You will oversee labor, food costs, quality standards, and safety while coaching teammates and collaborating with corporate support.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in restaurant roles, strong English communication, and knowledge of P&L concepts, with a track record of consistent results.