At The Smoked Taco, we're serving up bold flavors, unforgettable experiences, and a workplace that's just as exciting as our food.

We're a growing restaurant brand built on great food, great people, and genuine hospitality. Our General Managers are the leaders who bring our brand to life every day by building strong teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and creating a restaurant culture where people want to work and guests want to return.

If you're a passionate restaurant leader who enjoys developing people, driving results, and being part of something exciting, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a General Manager, you'll take ownership of the overall success of your restaurant while creating an environment where both guests and team members thrive.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading all aspects of restaurant operations, including daily execution, team performance, and guest experience

• Building, training, and developing a strong team that delivers exceptional service

• Creating a positive, energetic workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, and respect

• Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retaining talented team members

• Coaching Shift Leaders and Crew Members to help them grow their skills and leadership abilities

• Ensuring consistent execution of food quality, cleanliness, safety, and operational standards

• Driving sales growth while managing labor, food costs, inventory, and overall restaurant performance

• Creating memorable guest experiences through great hospitality and high-quality food

• Managing schedules, staffing needs, and daily restaurant priorities

• Maintaining compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures

• Identifying opportunities to improve the business and implementing solutions that drive results

• Partnering with leadership to support continued growth and expansion of The Smoked Taco brand

What We're Looking For

We're looking for leaders who:

• Have previous restaurant management experience, preferably as a General Manager, Assistant Manager, or strong multi-unit leader

• Are passionate about building teams and developing people

• Lead with energy, accountability, and a positive attitude

• Thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment

• Take ownership and treat the restaurant like it is their own business

• Have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Understand restaurant operations, including sales, labor, food cost, inventory, and profitability

• Enjoy creating a fun, welcoming environment for both guests and team members

• Are motivated by growth opportunities and the chance to make an impact

Experience in quick-service, fast-casual, or high-volume restaurant environments is preferred, but we value strong leadership ability and a passion for people above all else.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant leadership or management experience required

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment

• Food safety certification may be required and will be provided or supported if applicable

What Success Looks Like

A successful General Manager at The Smoked Taco:

• Builds a strong, engaged team that takes pride in their work

• Creates a positive culture where employees enjoy coming to work

• Delivers exceptional guest experiences every day

• Achieves sales, labor, and food cost goals

• Maintains consistent food quality and operational excellence

• Develops future leaders who can grow with the company

• Represents The Smoked Taco brand with energy and enthusiasm

Why Join The Smoked Taco?

At The Smoked Taco, we believe great leaders are the foundation of a great brand. We're committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth as we continue to expand.

Benefits and perks may include:

• Competitive salary

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Medical benefits*

• Paid time off*

• Team member meal discounts

• Leadership development and ongoing training

• Opportunities for advancement into multi-unit leadership roles

• A fun, energetic, team-focused work environment

• The opportunity to help shape and grow an exciting restaurant brand

*Benefits may vary by location.

Grow With Us

At The Smoked Taco, we're not just building restaurants—we're building leaders.

Our General Managers play a critical role in creating the culture, developing our teams, and helping us grow into one of the most exciting restaurant brands in the market.

If you're ready to lead with energy, inspire a team, and build something amazing, we'd love to have you join The Smoked Taco.

At The Smoked Taco, we're serving up bold flavors, unforgettable experiences, and a workplace that's just as exciting as our food.

We're a growing restaurant brand built on great food, great people, and genuine hospitality. Our General Managers are the leaders who bring our brand to life every day by building strong teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and creating a restaurant culture where people want to work and guests want to return.

If you're a passionate restaurant leader who enjoys developing people, driving results, and being part of something exciting, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a General Manager, you'll take ownership of the overall success of your restaurant while creating an environment where both guests and team members thrive.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading all aspects of restaurant operations, including daily execution, team performance, and guest experience

• Building, training, and developing a strong team that delivers exceptional service

• Creating a positive, energetic workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, and respect

• Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retaining talented team members

• Coaching Shift Leaders and Crew Members to help them grow their skills and leadership abilities

• Ensuring consistent execution of food quality, cleanliness, safety, and operational standards

• Driving sales growth while managing labor, food costs, inventory, and overall restaurant performance

• Creating memorable guest experiences through great hospitality and high-quality food

• Managing schedules, staffing needs, and daily restaurant priorities

• Maintaining compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures

• Identifying opportunities to improve the business and implementing solutions that drive results

• Partnering with leadership to support continued growth and expansion of The Smoked Taco brand

What We're Looking For

We're looking for leaders who:

• Have previous restaurant management experience, preferably as a General Manager, Assistant Manager, or strong multi-unit leader

• Are passionate about building teams and developing people

• Lead with energy, accountability, and a positive attitude

• Thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment

• Take ownership and treat the restaurant like it is their own business

• Have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Understand restaurant operations, including sales, labor, food cost, inventory, and profitability

• Enjoy creating a fun, welcoming environment for both guests and team members

• Are motivated by growth opportunities and the chance to make an impact

Experience in quick-service, fast-casual, or high-volume restaurant environments is preferred, but we value strong leadership ability and a passion for people above all else.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant leadership or management experience required

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on restaurant environment

• Food safety certification may be required and will be provided or supported if applicable

What Success Looks Like

A successful General Manager at The Smoked Taco:

• Builds a strong, engaged team that takes pride in their work

• Creates a positive culture where employees enjoy coming to work

• Delivers exceptional guest experiences every day

• Achieves sales, labor, and food cost goals

• Maintains consistent food quality and operational excellence

• Develops future leaders who can grow with the company

• Represents The Smoked Taco brand with energy and enthusiasm

Why Join The Smoked Taco?

At The Smoked Taco, we believe great leaders are the foundation of a great brand. We're committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth as we continue to expand.

Benefits and perks may include:

• Competitive salary

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Medical benefits*

• Paid time off*

• Team member meal discounts

• Leadership development and ongoing training

• Opportunities for advancement into multi-unit leadership roles

• A fun, energetic, team-focused work environment

• The opportunity to help shape and grow an exciting restaurant brand

*Benefits may vary by location.

Grow With Us

At The Smoked Taco, we're not just building restaurants—we're building leaders.

Our General Managers play a critical role in creating the culture, developing our teams, and helping us grow into one of the most exciting restaurant brands in the market.

If you're ready to lead with energy, inspire a team, and build something amazing, we'd love to have you join The Smoked Taco.