Associate Restaurant Manager
Company: Taco Bell
Location: Ephrata
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
The Associate Restaurant Manager (ARM) serves as the assistant
to the Restaurant General Manager and provides additional
management coverage of operating hours and direct supervision of
operations in an individual restaurant. Focal points
include:
Driving excellence in customer service
Maintaining company standards in product and facility
specifications
Supervising food handling procedures and operational processes
Exercising basic, shift-to-shift financial control to meet the
restaurant profit margin targets
In addition, the ARM assumes full responsibility for specific
financial controls, crew training assignments and the screening of
prospective employees under the direction of the RGM. The ARM
directly performs hands-on operational duties and on an on-going
basis trains employees, responds to customer service needs and role
models appropriate skills and behaviors in the restaurant.
The candidate for ARM is someone that is considered promotable to
RGM within a year and a half of assuming the ARM position. The
candidate has demonstrated the leadership skills necessary to
become an RGM with continued training and coaching. ARM's that do
not show progress towards Individual Development Plan within the
first year are subject to demotion or termination.
Benefits
Work Schedule 48 hours per week
Vacation Days 125 hours per year/increases by 48 hours after 5
years of service
Bonus Opportunity Higher potential than the AGM position
Principle Accountabilities
Customer Satisfaction/Product Quality
Maintains fast, accurate service, positive guest relations and
ensure products are consistent with company quality standards.
Drives customer-focused culture by serving as role model in
resolving customer issues and training managers and crew to meet or
exceed customer service standards.
Tracks, analyzes and resolves sources of customer complaints.
Ensure that food safety standards are met.
Financial
Develops and drives restaurant annual operating plan.
Analyzes sales, labor, inventory and controllables on a continual
basis and takes corrective action to meet or achieve margin and
sales growth targets.
Trains and mentors subordinates on financial analyses and
profitability tips for the restaurant.
Develops store CAPEX requests and is the principle interface with
all vendors.
Operations
Ensures that facilities and equipment are maintained to Company
standards.
Monitors inventory, food preparation and order fulfillment on a
daily basis to ensure adherence to company standards
Establishes restaurant speed with service (SWS) targets, monitors
performance and resolves bottlenecks to achieve SWS goals.
Oversees development and revision of weekly management and crew
schedules.
Human Resources
Directs all restaurant level HR activity including:
Personal accountability for crew hiring decisions
Learning Zone planning and execution
Performance management
Compensation
Employee relations issues up to and including termination
Provides hands-on training for management staff in advanced
Learning Zone modules and develops all Shift Managers and Assistant
General Managers to assume higher level responsibilities.
Develops and monitors staffing plans and directs crew sourcing
activities.
Manages the work environment on all shifts to ensure fair and
equitable employee treatment, as well as adherence to all company,
state and federal workplace regulations.
Success Measures
Achievement of restaurant annual operating plan
Margin improvement over previous year sales growth
Weekly/Period restaurant performance in sales, labor, ICOS and
controllables
PRC results and OSAT scores
Learning Zone certification levels, crew turnover and staffing
levels
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Delivers Excellence in Customer Service
Is fully aware of customer needs and ensures that they receive
quality products and service. Ensures work is to the correct
standard. Possesses extremely high standards of product quality and
speed with service and constantly monitors performance against
those standards. Possesses a strong eye for detail and cleanliness.
Presents a positive image through tidy and professional appearance
of self and other employees. Interacts with customers in a highly
effective and proactive manner. Consistently seeks to improve the
customer experience. Demonstrates and emphasizes to others the
importance of a winning customer experience. Uses customer feedback
tools and techniques in making decisions and improving restaurant
performance.
Team Leadership
Supervises others and efficiently coordinates their work. Delegates
tasks to the most appropriate member of staff. Is able to remain in
control in difficult situations. Provides clear direction and
authority. Gets involved in a hands-on manner and leads by example.
Is assertive. Communicates restaurant goals and a motivating
vision; links individual performance to achieving restaurant goals.
Demonstrates principled leadership and sound business ethics;
stands up for what's right. Celebrates achievements; recognizes and
rewards others; generates pride and commitment. Regularly coaches
staff to drive performance against objectives; provides ongoing,
constructive feedback. Demonstrates passion, enthusiasm and
intensity in work; is a role model.
Business Savvy
Identifies problems quickly; assertively develops and implements
solutions; manages restaurant flow to ensure customer satisfaction.
Focuses the team on critical business issues; plans, organizes and
delegates work for peak efficiency. Ensures understanding and use
of available business tools by appropriate team members. Accurately
analyzes financial data; identifies trends and takes appropriate
action; follows-up to ensure 100% implementation. Understands key
business drivers and uses this knowledge to build sales and achieve
margin targets.
Team Development
Identifies appropriate staff development needs and action plans and
ensure time is available for crew development. Is tenacious in
ensuring that all employees receive the opportunity to learn and
demonstrate new skills. Transfers own knowledge to others by
clearly demonstrating procedures, maintaining high standards and
"walking the talk". Provides resources for development, follows up
and gives positive, direct feedback. Provides ongoing coaching and
feedback as well as periodic formal assessment of progress.
Restaurant Operations
Technically proficient in all aspects of food preparation,
production and delivery. Displays detailed knowledge of all key
food handling/food safety procedures. Familiar with basic
restaurant equipment troubleshooting. Displays detailed knowledge
of all company product standards.
Educational Attainment/Experience Requirements
High school diploma or GED.
Supervisory experience in either a food service or retail
environment
Demonstrated ability to maintain financial controls and coach and
train hourly employees.
Proven ability to drive customer satisfaction, financial
performance and employee satisfaction.
Working Conditions
Work Hours: 8 - 10 hours
Days per Week: 5 days per week
Inside/Outside: 95% inside / 5% outside
Extreme Temperatures: Ambient, near ovens and stoves
Noise Level: Normal
Disclaimer
The list of requirements, duties and responsibilities is not
exhaustive but is merely the most accurate list for the current
job. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description
and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances
of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel,
workload or technical development).
You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco
Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will
be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners
who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among
franchisees.
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