Salinas,CA,USA Job:EL General Manager Hourly-Quick Hire!(Full-time)

El Pollo Loco is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain known for its Mexican-style grilled chicken and vibrant dining experience. Founded with the mission to provide fresh, flavorful food served quickly in a warm and welcoming environment, El Pollo Loco has grown into a widespread brand that values quality, community, and exceptional customer service. This restaurant company focuses on delivering dishes made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, adhering to high standards of food safety and quality. As a part of its ongoing commitment to excellence and expansion, El Pollo Loco offers career opportunities for individuals passionate about hospitality, team leadership, and restaurant operations. The Restaurant Manager position at El Pollo Loco plays a critical role in driving the success of the individual restaurant by overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations. With a compensation range of $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, the role offers a competitive wage based on several factors including experience, education, location, and hours worked, with opportunities for overtime pay. The manager reports directly to the District Manager and is responsible not only for meeting sales and profit goals but also ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction through efficient and exemplary service. This role requires leadership over the entire restaurant team, including assistant managers and hourly crew members, ensuring all employees are well-trained, motivated, and performing to company standards. Responsibilities encompass managing daily operations, maintaining food and safety standards according to the El Pollo Loco Operations Manual, handling inventory control, and enforcing cash handling procedures. The Restaurant Manager is also tasked with compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations, fostering a positive and diverse work environment, and supporting the recruitment, interviewing, and development of team members. Besides operational oversight, the manager will engage in financial analysis to identify business needs and take corrective action to maintain profitability. Candidates for this position should possess at least one year of management experience within the hospitality sector, display strong communication skills, and be capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Physical demands include enduring long periods of standing, exposure to kitchen environments, and performing tasks that require mobility and flexibility. The ideal candidate must be adept at handling stress during busy periods and should be committed to promoting El Pollo Loco's core values which include guest focus, teamwork, leadership, planning, and organizational skills. El Pollo Loco seeks to create an equal opportunity work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where employees of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and empowered. Joining El Pollo Loco as a Restaurant Manager means becoming a vital part of a well-respected brand dedicated to quality food and an exceptional dining experience while advancing one's career in restaurant management and hospitality.

• Minimum of one year management experience in the hospitality business
• high school degree or equivalent preferred
• ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English
• physical ability to stand extensively without breaks
• ability to tolerate exposure to heat, steam, smoke, and cold
• able to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and bend to touch the floor
• must have high level of mobility and flexibility in restaurant space
• able to work irregular hours and under stress during busy periods
• able to bend, reach, walk, communicate with customers, use a computer, operate cash register
• able to lift up to 40 lbs