Restaurant General Manager in Training

RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER in TRIAINING

Salt Lake County | Utah

Salary Range: $50K to $55K+ Depending Upon Experience

Join Costa Vida as a Restaurant General Manager in training and Lead a Fresh Mexican Culinary Journey!

Be the driving force behind operational excellence, financial success, and team development in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

At Costa Vida, we believe in the power of fresh, flavorful, and authentic Mexican cuisine. As a rapidly growing restaurant chain, we are dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests. Join our team and become part of a passionate and energetic company that values innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

Why Work at Costa Vida:

• Be part of a fast-growing and dynamic restaurant brand that offers opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Experience the joy of creating and serving fresh, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes that delight our guests' taste buds.
• Collaborate with a supportive and enthusiastic team that fosters a positive work environment and values your contributions.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including benefits, and be recognized and rewarded for your hard work and dedication.

Job Position Details:

A General Manager in Training is responsible and held accountable for supporting the Store Operator in the performance of all activities within the restaurant they are assigned to manage. Assistant Managers are expected to maintain a high level of food quality, customer service, and sanitation. This is a hands-on role that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Assumes responsibility for providing the ultimate guest experience.

• All actions and decisions are completely focused on and driven by the Guests' wants and needs.
• Provides a happy, high-energy environment, where Guests are excited to return.
• Provides a clean, safe environment in which Guests feel comfortable to dine.
• Ensures all Guests are treated with dignity, respect and professionalism.
• Is aware of any Guest issues and sees they are handled in a fair and timely fashion.
• Follows up with Team Members regarding Guest feedback, providing training and coaching in any areas below standards.
• Trains employees with a high Guest satisfaction mentality, providing great service and product.
• Builds relationships with Guests, leading to repeat visits and therefore increased sales.
• Table touching, identifying repeat visitors then acting accordingly and extra efforts for kids.

Assumes responsibility to oversee the restaurant when the Store Operator is not present.

• Maintains the Quality Assurance Program and sees that standards are actively upheld within the restaurant.
• Coaches, trains and acts on areas that present an opportunity for improvement
• Ensures that the restaurant is neat, clean, safe and organized.
• Ensures that food is kept within proper temperature guidelines.
• Assist the GM by maintaining good knowledge of HAACP program and executing by the Costa Vida standards.
• Ensures that safety standards are followed while cooking or preparing food within the restaurant.
• Follows, and sees that portioning guidelines are adhered to for master recipes and menu build recipes alike.
• Ensures that all prepared recipes meet not only taste standards, but appearance standards as well.
• Leads by providing the proper example for Team Members to follow.
• Identifies staffing needs (including day-to-day and special circumstances) and acts accordingly.
• Supports company-wide ma