Restaurant Manager - Oklahoma City, OK

Del Taco is a well-known fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in delivering quality Mexican-inspired food with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. With a strong commitment to the customer experience, Del Taco emphasizes the importance of operational excellence, food safety, and friendly service that aligns with the company’s core values known as the Del Taco Way. The company has established itself as a reputable brand in the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) industry across various locations. It prides itself on providing a fun, energetic, and team-oriented work environment which not only encourages professional growth but also emphasizes a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Restaurant Manager role at Del Taco is a critical leadership position reporting directly to the District Manager. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for maintaining the Del Taco brand standards while driving sales growth and maximizing operational efficiency and profitability. This role places a strong emphasis on full-cycle restaurant management, including staffing, training, employee development, marketing execution, sales enhancement, and financial management. The Restaurant Manager leads by example, ensuring that the store is fully staffed with quality personnel, and that every team member is certified and well-trained according to current training protocols. The manager is expected to cultivate a service-oriented culture that promotes teamwork, fun, and customer satisfaction. The role involves rigorous focus on operational excellence, such as maintaining the restaurant facility, customer areas, and equipment to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Adhering strictly to food safety protocols and quality standards is a must to deliver consistently high-quality products to customers. The Restaurant Manager also plays a key role in driving sales by setting daily and weekly sales goals and leveraging local store marketing opportunities to attract and retain customers. Understanding the competitive landscape and local trade area demographics is essential for successful market positioning. Profitability management is a core responsibility, requiring the Restaurant Manager to control labor costs by aligning staffing with actual sales patterns, comply with labor laws, manage inventory effectively to reduce waste, prevent theft, and ensure proper cash handling procedures. Additionally, they oversee vendor relationships to minimize repair, maintenance, and supply expenses and ensure operational safety and health standards are met. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $51,000 to $59,000 annually and requires a minimum of three to five years of experience in either a quick service or full-service restaurant management capacity. The ideal candidate is ServSafe certified, proficient in English (Spanish is a plus), and possesses exemplary communication, organizational, and analytical abilities. The role demands a hands-on leader who can work independently under pressure, motivate a diverse team, and foster professional development and career growth within their staff. Physical demands for this role include working in both office and restaurant environments, requiring periods of standing, sitting, typing, and computer work, as well as occasional lifting, bending, and reaching. The position also requires travel within the assigned district, sometimes overnight, and a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance are mandatory. Overall, the Restaurant Manager position at Del Taco offers a rewarding career opportunity for candidates committed to operational excellence, leadership, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years experience in QSR industry / full service concept
• ServSafe Certified
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, under pressure
• Valid Driver's License and Proof of Vehicle Insurance
• Ability to drive/travel to restaurant locations including some overnight travel