General Manager, Restaurant

Job overview

The General Manager, Restaurant role is onsite in Santa Maria, CA, with compensation of $20–$30 per hour. El Pollo Loco’s locally owned and operated restaurants aim to deliver a strong experience for customers and employees. The role may involve relocation to other parts of Utah, California, or Colorado, with a relocation package.

What you'll do

• Lead and coach assistant managers, shift leaders, and crew
• set priorities for restaurant operations
• support guest experience and product introductions
• ensure security, food safety, quality, and cleanliness standards
• manage costs and sales/profit goals
• administer records, payroll, inventories, and personnel procedures
• lead recruitment, hiring, retention, employee relations, and corrective action.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

santa maria ca

el pollo loco

general manager

restaurant management

team leadership

guest experience

food safety

hiring

sales goals

profitability

full-time

$20–$30/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• basic life and AD&D/long-term disability
• meal and ticket discounts
• bonuses. Signing bonus and relocation package are mentioned.

Why this role

Signing bonus; relocation package for eligible relocation; medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D/long-term disability benefits, meal and ticket discounts, and bonuses for eligible employees.

About the employer

El Pollo Loco is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.