General Manager

La Vida Hospitality
Middletown, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2023 CLOSED ON 7/26/2023

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General Manager - Taco Reho

Summary of Position: The General Manager at Taco Reho will spearhead operations at the unit level and lead the team to provide the best guest experience possible. This person will leverage their management experience, hospitality & culinary expertise, and passion for hospitality to ensure smooth operations and success of the business. The General Manager will take a hands-on approach to their work by digging in the trenches, setting goals, and leading the team’s effort to achieve those goals. This position holds an integral role in developing the company’s growth and enhancing operational efficiencies as the company strives to achieve rapid expansion over the next 5 years. Must Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead day-to-day operations and provide operational oversight at the unit level ensuring the business consistently operates according to the Taco Reho brand image & standards
  • Ensure guest satisfaction by monitoring food, beverage & service offerings, building relationships with patrons, and maintaining a safe & sanitary environment
  • Manage & coach team and delegate responsibilities to staff as needed
  • Oversee staffing needs and scheduling to ensure business needs are met
  • Maintain inventory and manage restaurant supplies in efforts to control costs and minimize waste
  • Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions when appropriate
  • Implement innovative strategies to improve productivity & sales, drive acquisition, and retain customers
  • Engage guests and develop relationships with local market and industry professionals
  • Promote sales and engagement using marketing tactics
  • Enhance our community involvement and oversee execution of community plan to ensure we’re defined as an independent restaurant and NOT a corporate chain
  • Responsible for financial management and ensuring that all financial and personnel/payroll-related administrative duties are completed accurately and on-time
  • Collaborate on developing Taco Reho financial growth plan and create accurate forecasts to guide purchasing and labor management in effort to meet/exceed financial objectives of business
  • Oversee purchasing by working with department managers, reviewing and evaluating reports, analyzing variances, and taking corrective actions to meet goals
  • Work cross-functionally with all internal teams and lead cross-functional efforts to promote synergy between units, implement business strategies, scale operations, and launch new products
  • Collaborate with ownership & managing members to continuously develop the Taco Reho brand
  • Maintain an active role in team development by building the Taco Reho team and assisting with hiring decisions
  • Provide training & performance evaluations for staff and ensure team has the tools, knowledge & equipment necessary to do their jobs safely and efficiently
  • Identify areas for process improvements and provide recommendations to management
  • Resolve guest complaints and respond to guest inquiries
  • Uphold our core values and reinforce “How We Roll” through coaching & mentoring of team members
  • Live the brand & be a brand ambassador, making decisions in the best interest of the company at all times
Qualifications:
  • Must possess 3-5 years’ restaurant management experience
  • College degree is preferred. Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable
  • A combination of practical experience and education may be considered as an alternative
  • Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must agree to background and credit check
  • Must be ServSafe certified
  • Must have strong leadership skills and passion for leading a team
  • Must have strong interpersonal communication skills & ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture
  • Flexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed, ability to balance personal & professional life
  • Must work nights and weekends
  • Professional appearance, punctual, reliable
  • Hospitality soul
  • Advanced written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
  • Well organized
  • Proficiency in basic computer applications, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, POS
  • Frequently walk and occasionally bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop and crouch
  • This position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds


This position pays $60k plus bonus potential and awesome benefits & employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared toward doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating Our Tribe!
  • Health, medical & dental insurance
  • Paid vacation, PTO & holidays
  • Travel & adventure opportunities
  • Unlimited growth potential
  • Local lifestyle perks - i.e. paddleboarding & kayak discounts
  • Company events & outings
  • Food, beverage & retail discounts
  • Professional leadership development and continuous training opportunities
  • Mentorship & coaching
  • ...& tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us. If that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!

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