Laguna Hills, CA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $75,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Optimizing workflow processes Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Food service closing procedures Community partnership development Food service health code compliance Food service opening procedures Hospitality industry recruitment experience Sales Team leadership Store closing procedures Coaching Staff scheduling Labor cost analysis Store opening procedures Team scheduling Mid-level Performance management Team development Developing staff training programs as a food service manager Profit & loss Financial operations management Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures Inventory tracking for food cost management Hospitality industry experience Kitchen staff training Organizational skills Managing kitchen staff
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Bonus based on performance Competitive salary General Manager — New Restaurant Opening NO MÁS TACOS The Opportunity Help open the doors. Build the team. Shape what comes next. No Más Tacos is a locally family owned and operated Mexican fast casual restaurant preparing to open our first location. We're looking for a hands-on General Manager who is passionate about great food, genuine hospitality, and building a team people are proud to be part of. This is an opportunity to help build a restaurant from the ground up. Working directly with ownership, you'll help hire and develop our opening team, establish daily operating routines, and create a welcoming experience that keeps guests coming back. You'll open with new facilities and equipment, have a voice in how the restaurant operates, and help establish the foundation for a growing concept with future expansion potential. What's In It for You Performance-based bonus potential tied to restaurant results and agreed-upon goals. Direct collaboration with leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. A voice in shaping operations, including training, service standards, and daily routines. New facilities and equipment designed to support a successful opening. Leadership development and potential career growth as the business grows. What You'll Do Build and develop our opening team Partner with COO to recruit, interview, hire, and onboard restaurant staff, including managers, shift leads, servers, and kitchen team members. Lead opening training and prepare the team to deliver consistent food quality and warm, efficient service. Set clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and hold team members accountable with fairness and respect. Build a culture of teamwork, ownership, and pride in the restaurant. Help shape restaurant operations Work with COO to establish practical operating procedures, opening and closing routines, training resources, and service standards. Coordinate restaurant readiness before opening, including team preparation, supplies, equipment familiarity, and practice services. Identify opportunities to improve workflow, simplify tasks, and strengthen execution as the restaurant gets established. Deliver a great guest experience Lead from the floor and stay actively involved during service. Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and on time across dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders, as applicable. Create a welcoming environment and resolve guest concerns with urgency and care. Keep the dining room, kitchen, and service areas clean, organized, and guest-ready. Run a strong business Manage scheduling, staffing, labor productivity, inventory, ordering, and waste. Review sales, food costs, labor costs, and profit-and-loss results with ownership; turn opportunities into clear action plans. Build sales through consistent execution, local relationships, community engagement, and thoughtful marketing ideas. Maintain food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and applicable operating standards. Ensure proper care and maintenance of the restaurant's new facilities and equipment. Work a flexible schedule that includes opening, closing, evening, and weekend shifts based on business needs. What You'll Bring to the Table Previous restaurant management experience, including responsibility for staffing, scheduling, inventory, food safety, and financial performance. Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and developing restaurant teams. A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside your team. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating positive guest experiences. Comfort building processes, solving problems, and adapting as a new business takes shape. Clear communication, sound judgment, and follow-through. New restaurant opening experience is a plus. Required food safety & alcohol handling certifications, or the ability to obtain them before opening. Salary Range $60k - $75k Work Environment This is an active, hands-on restaurant role involving extended periods of standing and walking, working around hot and cold equipment, handling food and supplies, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Essential job duties may be performed with reasonable accommodation. Who We Are No Más Tacos is a locally family owned and operated Mexican fast casual restaurant built around great food, warm hospitality, and community. As we prepare to open our first location, we're looking for a leader who wants to help build a strong team, a well-run restaurant, and a business with room to grow. Ready to help bring No Más Tacos to life? Apply with your résumé and a brief introduction describing your restaurant leadership experience and interest in leading a new restaurant opening. No Más Tacos is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.