Store Manager

Taco Rico/Taco WorksWheeling, Illinois

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Job Description

About Taco Rico / Taco Works

Since 1992, Taco Rico / Taco Works has been serving award-winning southwest and Tex-Mex cuisine. Known for our fresh ingredients, signature recipes, dedicated salsa bar, and fast, friendly service, we pride ourselves on creating a family-friendly atmosphere where every guest feels welcome. As our brand continues to grow, we are looking for strong, passionate leaders to join our team and drive operational success.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and results-driven Store Manager to oversee daily operations, lead team members, maintain high standards of customer service, and ensure profitability. As Store Manager, you will be the heart of store operations—ensuring top-tier food quality, maintaining strict health and safety standards, and fostering a positive, fast-paced work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Manage daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow during peak service times while adhering to brand standards.
Team Development & Management: Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and mentor store staff. Foster a collaborative, positive team culture and manage performance.
Customer Experience: Drive exceptional guest satisfaction by ensuring high food quality, rapid order speed, and friendly, efficient service.
Financial & Inventory Management:
Oversee store profitability, labor budgets, and food costs.
Conduct daily and weekly inventory counts, place vendor orders, and minimize food waste/shrinkage.
Manage daily cash reconciliation, POS reporting, and safe drops.
Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to local health codes, food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, and workplace safety guidelines.
Local Store Marketing & Community Engagement: Assist with local promotional efforts, store openings, catering orders, and community outreach.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: Minimum of 2–3+ years of restaurant management experience in Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) or Fast-Casual environments.
Food Safety: Valid Food Protection Manager Certification (ServSafe or local equivalent) required.
Skills:
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
Proficiency with POS systems, shift scheduling software, and inventory management tools.
Solid understanding of basic restaurant financial metrics (labor %, COGS, food cost control).
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle high volume during peak meal hours.
Availability: Flexibility to work standard restaurant hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work schedule

8 hour shift
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Weekend availability
Monday to Friday
On call
Day shift

Supplemental pay

Tips
Bonus pay
Other

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Employee discount
Paid training
Other

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This job at Taco Rico/Taco Works is located in Wheeling, Illinois, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Taco Rico/Taco Works lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

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Taco Rico/Taco Works is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

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