El Pollo Loco, Inc.
General Manager
El Pollo Loco, Inc. – Las Vegas, NV
Full‑time position. Salary range: $120,000.00–$160,000.00.
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General Manager
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El Pollo Loco, Inc.
As a General Manager, you’ll keep the flame alive, leading a passionate team, driving success, and ensuring every guest experience. You’ll oversee all restaurant operations, focusing on quality, growth, and building a high‑energy team.
Position Purpose The General Manager assumes full accountability for the comprehensive operations of an El Pollo Loco restaurant, encompassing all facets of the business. Leading initiatives to provide an exceptional and consistent experience for both customers and team members, this position ensures adherence to all El Pollo Loco policies, procedures, and standards while striving to meet or exceed sales and profitability targets. Accountabilities include maintaining optimal staffing levels and fostering professional growth of the restaurant team to effectively execute all operational objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategically manages, coaches, and recognizes team member performance to drive efficient and effective restaurant operations.
Executes and trains team on opening and closing procedures in alignment with El Pollo Loco policies, overseeing restaurant setup, food preparation, and cleaning processes.
Optimizes labor and workforce planning through effective and efficient team deployment and scheduling, ensuring staffing levels align with anticipated sales volume and labor hour targets.
Provides hands‑on support by ensuring proper coverage of all restaurant workstations and offers backup coverage for team member breaks as needed.
Maintains focus on guest service and speed of service, ensuring achievement of company goals for timeliness and educates team on operational efficiency metrics.
Schedules workforce to ensure labor hours are adequate to provide required level of service based on sales projections and labor hour guidelines.
Oversees hiring processes in the restaurant, from interviews, references, I‑9 verification, and new‑hire orientations.
Performs other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.
Qualifications – Education, Experience, License/Certifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education/Work Experience: Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Must be an EPL Assistant Manager or possess the equivalent of 3+ years of management experience, preferably in a restaurant environment.
License/Certifications
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle used for company business.
Serve Safe Certification.
Benefits
Competitive pay and quarterly bonuses
No overnight hours
Free meals during your shift
Employee discount on food
Excellent career growth potential (we promote from within)
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Account
Paid vacation and paid sick time
401(k) plan with match and immediate vesting (eligible at age 21)
Employee Assistance Program
Life, Legal, Long‑term Disability Insurance and Pet Insurance
Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more
Why Work for Us? Our motto: “Let them cook.” We see our people as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, our team is blazing. We pride ourselves on a place where you can express, develop, and belong—all while enjoying a healthy balance. Here, fire‑grilled chicken makes flamin’ good careers.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at El Pollo Loco, Inc. by 2×.
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Full‑time position. Salary range: $120,000.00–$160,000.00.
Join to apply for the
General Manager
role at
El Pollo Loco, Inc.
As a General Manager, you’ll keep the flame alive, leading a passionate team, driving success, and ensuring every guest experience. You’ll oversee all restaurant operations, focusing on quality, growth, and building a high‑energy team.
Position Purpose The General Manager assumes full accountability for the comprehensive operations of an El Pollo Loco restaurant, encompassing all facets of the business. Leading initiatives to provide an exceptional and consistent experience for both customers and team members, this position ensures adherence to all El Pollo Loco policies, procedures, and standards while striving to meet or exceed sales and profitability targets. Accountabilities include maintaining optimal staffing levels and fostering professional growth of the restaurant team to effectively execute all operational objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategically manages, coaches, and recognizes team member performance to drive efficient and effective restaurant operations.
Executes and trains team on opening and closing procedures in alignment with El Pollo Loco policies, overseeing restaurant setup, food preparation, and cleaning processes.
Optimizes labor and workforce planning through effective and efficient team deployment and scheduling, ensuring staffing levels align with anticipated sales volume and labor hour targets.
Provides hands‑on support by ensuring proper coverage of all restaurant workstations and offers backup coverage for team member breaks as needed.
Maintains focus on guest service and speed of service, ensuring achievement of company goals for timeliness and educates team on operational efficiency metrics.
Schedules workforce to ensure labor hours are adequate to provide required level of service based on sales projections and labor hour guidelines.
Oversees hiring processes in the restaurant, from interviews, references, I‑9 verification, and new‑hire orientations.
Performs other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.
Qualifications – Education, Experience, License/Certifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education/Work Experience: Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Must be an EPL Assistant Manager or possess the equivalent of 3+ years of management experience, preferably in a restaurant environment.
License/Certifications
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle used for company business.
Serve Safe Certification.
Benefits
Competitive pay and quarterly bonuses
No overnight hours
Free meals during your shift
Employee discount on food
Excellent career growth potential (we promote from within)
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Account
Paid vacation and paid sick time
401(k) plan with match and immediate vesting (eligible at age 21)
Employee Assistance Program
Life, Legal, Long‑term Disability Insurance and Pet Insurance
Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more
Why Work for Us? Our motto: “Let them cook.” We see our people as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, our team is blazing. We pride ourselves on a place where you can express, develop, and belong—all while enjoying a healthy balance. Here, fire‑grilled chicken makes flamin’ good careers.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at El Pollo Loco, Inc. by 2×.
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