Restaurant Manager-$83200 To $85000 Per YEAR-Riverside,CA,USA,CA

Del Taco is a renowned quick-service restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-American cuisine, committed to delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service. With a strong presence across various locations, the brand emphasizes operational excellence, team development, and community engagement. Known for its innovative menu offerings and commitment to freshness, Del Taco continuously strives to enhance customer satisfaction and foster brand loyalty. The company culture encourages teamwork, fun, and professional growth, making it an attractive workplace for individuals passionate about the food service industry. The Restaurant Manager role at Del Taco is a pivotal leadership position responsible for ensuring the successful operation of the restaurant while upholding the Del Taco brand standards. Reporting directly to the District Manager, the Restaurant Manager plays a critical role in protecting and advancing the brand by driving sales growth and maximizing operational efficiency and profitability. This position requires someone who can effectively lead a team by following the Del Taco Way, a set of principles focused on quality, service, cleanliness, and community. This full-time position offers an attractive salary range of $83,200 to $85,000, reflecting the responsibility and impact the manager will have on store performance and team development. The Restaurant Manager is tasked with recruiting, hiring, and retaining a talented workforce, ensuring all team members are properly trained and certified to maintain service excellence. Building a service-oriented culture and fostering teamwork and fun among employees are also key components of this role. Operational responsibilities include executing Del Taco standards consistently, maintaining the facility and equipment to high operational and safety standards, delivering quality products, and adhering to strict cleaning schedules and uniform policies. The manager must ensure a consistent, positive customer experience by overseeing proper signage and point-of-purchase displays and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. On the business side, the Restaurant Manager is expected to achieve or exceed sales targets, enhance customer counts and loyalty, and maximize customer value. This involves strategic staffing, monitoring sales goals, executing local store marketing initiatives, and maintaining an awareness of the local competitive landscape. The manager must also flawlessly execute marketing promotions and campaigns to drive business growth. Profitability management is another critical aspect of the role. The Restaurant Manager will need to control labor costs by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, comply with labor laws, manage inventory to minimize waste and theft, enforce cash handling procedures, and conduct cash audits as needed. Additionally, the manager will oversee health and safety standards, manage service vendors efficiently to reduce repair and maintenance expenses, and communicate controllable cost targets effectively. Flexibility is required as responsibilities may evolve depending on business needs, emergencies, workload changes, or new operational developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the quick-service restaurant industry, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team. A focus on personal and team development ensures that the workforce is continuously growing and learning, preparing future managers who can continue to uphold and promote the Del Taco Way. Overall, this Restaurant Manager position offers a dynamic career opportunity for a motivated leader eager to make a significant impact within a well-established and respected restaurant brand. With a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to lead a passionate team, this role is ideal for candidates seeking both challenge and growth in the fast-paced food service sector.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years experience in QSR industry / full service concept
• ServSafe Certified
• fluent in English
• Spanish is plus
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• great telephone manner
• excellent organizational skills
• detail oriented
• accurate
• excellent analytical, problem solving, and math skills
• ability to work with minimal supervision
• ability to work under pressure
• proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• promote learning, development and career growth
• office and restaurant environment experience
• extended periods of standing, sitting, typing and looking at a computer screen
• ability to reach, bend, and lift as needed
• ability to drive and travel to restaurant locations including some overnight travel
• valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance required