What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at El Pollo Loco?
A Day in the Life of a General Manager
You’re the boss! As the General Manager you’ll execute strategic long-term and short-term goals to grow the business and profitability of your restaurant, oversee team development, ensure proper training and manage day to day operations (sales, food, labor and cash) with complete P&L accountability. You’re responsible for unwavering protection of the safety of product above all other job priorities and opening and closing the restaurant following specified safety procedures. You exemplify personal leadership, people leadership, business leadership and brand leadership. This means you are someone who leads by example, accepts responsibility for mistakes, behaves as a coach and mentor and is sensitive to team morale. You’ve got hustle and work with a sense of urgency, have a commitment to food safety and you use your resources efficiently We will provide online management training courses, hands on practice, in-person workshops and coaching and support from your Training Store Manager and Area/District Manager.
Why Choose El Pollo Loco:
- Food Discounts
- Flexible work schedule
- Leadership and Growth opportunities
- Paid sick leave
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & More) for those eligible
We're Looking For:
- At least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or G.E.D required
- Able to pass a background security check
- ServSafe certification required
- Must possess valid driver’s license
- Must be computer literate
- 1-3 years of entry level leadership/management or combination of experience in a restaurant or customer service establishment
- Proven track record exhibiting core leadership competencies
- Able to read, speak, take direction and comprehend written instructions in the English language
- Physically required to stand (up to 4 hours at a time), walk, bend, and lift up to 65 pounds. Approximately 99% of time is spent in a standing and/or walking mode
It started with a mother’s recipe and one man’s desire for a quality chicken dinner after a hard day’s work. Over 40 years later, we still grill our chicken the same way, citrus marinated and grilled low and slow over an open flame. In that time, we’ve fed families, connected cultures and have become a Southern California institution.
Pay: $64480 - $65000 / year
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
Salary : $64,480 - $65,000
