Area Leader
El Pollo Loco · Los Angeles, California, US
POSITION PURPOSE: The Area Leader is responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple restaurant locations within a designated geographical area. This r...
Job description
POSITION PURPOSE: The Area Leader is responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple restaurant locations within a designated geographical area. This role drives business growth while ensuring operational excellence and fostering a positive work environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Hire, train, lead, coach, develop, and mentor restaurant leadership teams including General Managers (GMs), Assistant Managers (AMs), and Shift Leaders (SLs), including one-on-one training, role modeling, developmental job assignments, and guided self-study materials. - Provide ongoing coaching to ensure all team members consistently meet and/or exceed expectations. - Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within designated area, promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork. - Implement and maintain operational standards, ensuring consistency across all locations in compliance with federal/state/local laws including employment laws, food quality and safety standards, and employee/restaurant safety policies and procedures. Manage annual budgets for each assigned restaurant location, working to achieve financial targets. - Monitor and analyze key performance indicator...