Restaurant General Manager

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better. As a General Manager your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment. At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guests’ restaurant experience by creating safe, welcoming, and supportive environments where everyone can thrive. The purpose of the General Manager is to make the lives of the employees and the guests better by creating opportunities to positively impact life experiences. You are responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant and building a strong team that consistently provides customers great food and a friendly experience. Benefits Top pay in the industry: Make up to $100,000 a year with base pay plus top-tier bonus potential. Trip to Mexico! Every year, we reward our top performers on the Best of the Best trip to Mexico. Bonus program: Potential to earn up to an extra forty thousand dollars annually. Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings. Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time. Free food. Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay. An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support. Accountability & Integrity Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations. Guides team members and Shift Leaders, ensuring they complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner. Schedules and deploys the Team correctly. Monitors the performance of each Team Member and holds them accountable for standards and expectations. Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service. Maintains point of sale system by reporting all system failures and verifying download accuracy (e.g., pricing updates, menu changes). Ensures health and safety standards are met. Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines. Family & Teamwork Creates unity in the team by building cross-functional relationships. Responds to Team Member questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner. Provides a restaurant that is a safe place for team members to work and customers to visit. Can navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance. Motivates and supports the team through active listening and effective communication. Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues, demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution. Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment. Strategically plans short-term and long-term strategies for restaurant success. Delivers profit by utilizing and interpreting the P&L to make appropriate financial adjustments. Sources, hires, and develops excellent Team Members. Conducts New Hire orientation and develops the training plan for each new hire. Minimizes loss through strict observance of cash handling policies, proper training of Team Members, and compliance with all accounting/banking requirements. Demonstrates efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management. Empowerment Builds the capabilities of the team while identifying strengths and opportunities. Provides learning and development opportunities for all Team Members. Offers guidance to Team Members regarding personal development opportunities and career paths. Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities. Seeks and shares ideas to help others succeed, creating and leveraging tools, resources, and information that fosters personal and business growth. Brings others along operationally through the use of tools. Required or Preferred Experience Minimum of three years restaurant or retail experience, or combined experience and education. Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, and training. Proven track record of successful hiring and retention. Ability to work early morning, evenings, late night, weekends, and some holidays; schedule demands may change. This exempt management position is expected to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to meet business and operational demands. ServeSafe Certified. Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid Driver’s license and vehicle insurance. High school diploma or equivalent. Physical Demands The physical demands for this position are sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation. Location Dell Rapids, SD 57022 Salary: $50,000 to $100,000 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr