Restaurant General Manager $50,000/yr based on experience, plus benefits and bonus potential

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Willy’s Mexicana Grill -Restaurant General Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Days: Monday-Friday and weekends as needed

Starting Pay: $50k+ based on experience, plus benefits and bonus potential

Restaurant Type: Fast Casual

Experience Required: 2+ years restaurant management preferred

Job Summary

Willy’s Mexicana Grill is looking for an energetic, hands-on General Manager to lead one of our fast-casual restaurants. Our GMs are not just operational leaders, they drive results through people, culture, and community. You’ll oversee the full restaurant operation including service, quality, staffing, P&L, safety, and compliance. We value high-impact leaders who deliver a great guest experience, develop strong teams, and bring fun to work every day.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily restaurant operations with a focus on guest experience, team engagement, food safety, and operational excellence. Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members and managers through structured onboarding and ongoing coaching. Align team with Willy’s values through daily pre-shift “Taco Talks” and a strong, positive culture. Manage scheduling, labor, food cost, and inventory to achieve financial goals. Handle administrative responsibilities including payroll, P&L management, reporting, and system usage. Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and security standards are followed by company and health department regulations. Maintain HR compliance related to hiring, documentation, coaching, and performance management. Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally while fostering a customer-first culture. Support marketing and community engagement efforts to grow local traffic and brand loyalty. Model servant leadership and set the standard for accountability, energy, and teamwork. Requirements

2+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in fast casual or QSR Serve Safe certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days) Experience with food/labor cost control, inventory, and scheduling systems Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills Able to walk and stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds Operational knowledge of kitchen equipment such as fryers, grills, and prep tools Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays Commitment to outstanding guest service and team development Experience handling cash and end-of-day reconciliation preferred Must pass background and MVR checks Why Work at Willy’s?

Starting salary of $50k+ based on experience Bonus potential and full benefits package Free food on shift Paid time off and company holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance Clear growth path with internal promotions Supportive, team-focused culture Ongoing leadership training and development Bring your passion for food, people, and leadership—and grow with us at Willy’s Mexicana Grill!