Multi-Unit General Manager

About the role

Taco John's International is seeking a full-time Multi-Unit General Manager to lead two restaurants in Eagan, MN and Burnsville, MN. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and inspiring high-performing teams, providing ongoing coaching and performance evaluations, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and inspire high-performing teams, including assistant managers, shift leaders, and team members
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to support individual growth and team success
• Champion a guest-first culture by delivering exceptional service and hospitality
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment that encourages collaboration and accountability
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines
• Optimize labor, food, and supply costs through effective scheduling, forecasting, inventory management, and drive restaurant performance by achieving or exceeding sales, profitability, and operational goals
• Analyze financial reports and budgets to identify opportunities for improvement, oversee accurate cash handling, banking procedures, and loss prevention practices

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience as a General Manager, preferably in quick-service or fast-casual dining
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, or a related field is a plus
• Proven history of successfully leading teams, managing operations, and achieving business goals
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including labor management, food cost control, and budgeting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and develop team members
• Proficiency with point-of-sales (POS) systems and basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace)
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a quick-service or fast-casual restaurant environment
• Proven success in multi-unit management or high-volume restaurant operations
• Experience with employee engagement strategies and retention initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of inventory systems, scheduling software, and digital reporting tools
• Strong background in community engagement or local store marketing
• Bilingual proficiency (especially in Spanish) is a plus
• Certification in food safety, first aid, or conflict resolution

Benefits

• Competitive pay and fantastic benefits, including flexible work schedules, a 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, short-and long-term disability, free/discounted food, tuition reimbursement, paid time off (PTO), and life insurance
• The pay range for this position is between $65,000-$85,000/year

Pay

$65,000 - $85,000/year

Schedule

Flexible work schedule