Restaurant Manager-$83200 To $85000 Per YEAR|Palmdale,CA,USA,CA|Del

Del Taco is a renowned quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain known for delivering high-quality Mexican-inspired food with a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Established to provide fast, fresh, and flavorful options, Del Taco has built a strong reputation in the QSR industry, characterized by a commitment to quality, consistency, and service. The company prides itself on fostering a vibrant work culture that emphasizes teamwork, growth, and development within its restaurants. As a market leader, Del Taco continually seeks to enhance its customer experience while maintaining efficient and profitable operations across all its locations. The Restaurant Manager role at Del Taco is pivotal to protecting and promoting the Del Taco brand by ensuring that every aspect of the restaurant's operation aligns with the company's standards and values. Reporting directly to the District Manager, the Restaurant Manager is responsible for growing sales, maximizing efficiency, and driving profitability through strategic leadership and management. This role requires a dedicated, results-driven individual who can lead a diverse team to achieve exceptional performance while fostering an environment of fun, teamwork, and service excellence. In this leadership role, the Restaurant Manager will oversee staffing, recruitment, and training to ensure a fully staffed restaurant with quality team members. They will create a service-oriented culture by promoting fun and collaboration, evaluating employee performance, and administering disciplinary actions when necessary. The goal is to develop and grow team members into future managers, supporting long-term career progression within the company. The Restaurant Manager ensures that the Del Taco Way is delivered consistently by executing all company standards related to service, quality, facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, and cleanliness. They are responsible for maintaining a welcoming customer environment, enforcing uniform policies, and delivering consistent service experiences that delight customers. Sales growth and customer loyalty are also in the manager's focus. They must identify and communicate sales targets daily and use local store marketing opportunities to attract new customers while enhancing customer counts and average check values. Understanding the store's local trade area and competition is critical for implementing effective marketing strategies. Profitability management is a key component of the role, involving precise staffing aligned with sales projections, compliance with labor laws, inventory management to reduce waste and theft, and stringent adherence to cash handling procedures. Additionally, the Restaurant Manager will perform cash audits, uphold health and safety standards, and manage service vendors to minimize costs. They must achieve and communicate controllable cost targets, ensuring the restaurant operates efficiently. The position offers a competitive pay range of $83,200 to $85,000, reflecting the importance of the Restaurant Manager in the success of Del Taco restaurants. This full-time management role demands a dynamic leader with expertise in the QSR industry and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Overall, the Restaurant Manager plays a crucial role in delivering the Del Taco brand promise to customers by leading a team, driving sales, ensuring operational excellence, and creating a positive work atmosphere. Candidates interested in advancing their careers in the restaurant management field at a well-established and growing company will find this opportunity rewarding and challenging.

• 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
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and math skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
• Ability to drive/travel to restaurant locations including some overnight travel