Restaurant General Manager

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a fast paced, high energy environment? Do you love developing people, driving results, and creating a culture where teams want to win together? If so, Ampler Taco Bell wants you on our team.

As a Restaurant General Manager, you are the heartbeat of the restaurant. You will lead a team of 10 to 45 employees, shape the culture, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and run a strong, profitable business. This is a high impact leadership role responsible for restaurants generating $1.5M or more in annual sales.

We are looking for leaders who act like owners, build strong benches, and know how to inspire teams to deliver Premier Operations every single day.

What You’ll Do:

Lead an Outstanding Guest Experience:

• Set the tone for hospitality and ensure every guest leaves satisfied.
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and confidently.
• Drive strong CHAMPS scores and brand audit readiness.
• Ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
• Maintain the highest standards in food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Know your competition and strive to be the Best on the Block.

Develop Great People:

• Recruit, hire, and retain top talent.
• Lead new hire orientation and ensure training stays current.
• Build and execute a strong bench plan.
• Develop future leaders including Shift Supervisors, AGMs, and RGM ready talent.
• Cross train your team to create flexibility and growth.
• Have meaningful career conversations that keep employees engaged.

Create a Winning Culture:

• Bring positive energy that motivates the team.
• Set high expectations and coach your team to achieve them.
• Role model How We Win Together and Achieving Breakthrough Results.
• Make your restaurant a place where people love to work.
• Celebrate wins and recognize great performance.

Run the Business Like an Owner:

• Manage the Profit and Loss with discipline.
• Control labor, food costs, and operating expenses.
• Analyze performance trends and adjust quickly.
• Ensure proper staffing to grow sales.
• Oversee facility maintenance and safety standards.
• Maintain full compliance with company and brand policies.

Lead with Strong Communication & Decision Making:

• Provide clear direction and align the team around goals.
• Solve problems proactively, not reactively.
• Empower your management team to make smart decisions.
• Partner closely with your Area Coach and field leadership.

What We Offer:

We believe great leaders deserve great support. Our benefits are designed to help you succeed both professionally and personally.

• Competitive pay.
• Monthly and audit bonus opportunities.
• 4 weeks PTO for qualified managers, accruing from day one.
• Development bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Free meals and unlimited drinks.
• Same day pay options.
• Recognition programs and incentive contests.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Paid GED programs.
• Community volunteer events.
• Live Más Scholarship opportunities.
• Employee discounts on phones, restaurants, prescriptions, and more.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Profit and Loss responsibility preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• A track record of developing people.
• Solid business and analytical skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

This role requires standing and walking for most of your shift, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and the ability to operate restaurant equipment safely.

Who We Are:

Ampler Tacos, established in 2019, is more than a restaurant group — we are a people first organization committed to operational excellence. Our teams deliver best in class cleanliness, speed, and service across our growing footprint in Cincinnati, Chicago, and beyond.

If you are looking for a leadership role where you can grow your career, develop others, and make a real impact, we would love to meet you.

You are applying to work with a Taco Bell franchisee, not Taco Bell Corp. or its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer and independently sets wages and benefits.