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Rodrigo's Mexican Grill
General Manager - Restaurant
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A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
$70,563 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
General Manager - Restaurant Rodrigo's Mexican Grill - 3.6 Montclair, CA Job Details Full-time $71,000 - $80,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Spanish Food service health code compliance Talent management Food Handler Certification Food service management Senior leadership Hospitality management Full Job Description Pay range: $71,000-$80,000 per year Position type: Full-time, salaried exempt Work location: Inland Empire, California — In person General Manager Rodrigo's Mexican Grill — Inland Empire Lead with Purpose. Grow with Rodrigo's. At Rodrigo's Mexican Grill, we believe great restaurants are built by great leaders. We are seeking an experienced, people-focused General Manager who is passionate about developing teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy coaching others, and possess a strong business mindset, we would love to meet you. What You'll Do The General Manager oversees all aspects of restaurant operations, including: Lead, coach, and develop management and hourly team members. Deliver an outstanding guest experience every day. Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance. Manage labor, food costs, inventory, budgets, and financial results. Review and manage restaurant profit and loss statements. Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing teams. Maintain company standards for food quality, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality. Ensure compliance with California wage-and-hour requirements, food-safety regulations, alcohol-service requirements, and company policies. Ensure employee schedules, timekeeping records, meal periods, and rest periods are properly managed. Partner with Operations Leadership, Human Resources, and Payroll. Foster a positive, respectful, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture. Respond appropriately to workplace injuries, employee concerns, and operational emergencies. What We're Looking For At least three years of General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience. Full-service restaurant management experience preferred. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills. Experience managing P&L statements, labor costs, food costs, inventory, and budgets. Working knowledge of California restaurant employment practices. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required. Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and as operationally necessary. Proficiency with restaurant POS and scheduling systems; experience with Toast and Sling is preferred. Required Certifications Food Handlers California Responsible Beverage Service certification, or ability to obtain it within the legally required period. California requires alcohol servers and managers who oversee alcohol servers to complete the applicable RBS certification process. California ABC Compensation and Benefits Annual salary range of $71,000-$80,000. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid vacation and sick time. Career growth and advancement opportunities. Supportive leadership team. Family-oriented company culture with more than 50 years of service in Southern California. The posted pay range represents the compensation Rodrigo's Mexican Grill reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will depend on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and business considerations. Physical and Work Requirements This position operates in a fast-paced restaurant environment and generally requires prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to perform the position's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity Rodrigo's Mexican Grill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local requirements.