Assistant General Manager in Hickory, NC | Taco Bell Careers Skip to main content Restaurant Jobs Restaurant Life & Perks Corporate Jobs HQ Life & Perks International Jobs Find a job near me Search for a job Career Area • Location Close Search for a job Country Country Australia China United Kingdom United States State State All City City All City, State or Zip code Career Area Career Area Corporate - Development Corporate - Digital Corporate - Finance Corporate - Food Innovation Corporate - Legal Corporate - Marketing Corporate - People & Culture Corporate - Technology Facilities Maintenance Restaurant Management Restaurant Support Roles Restaurant Team Members Search Home Restaurant Jobs Restaurant Life & Perks Corporate Jobs HQ Life & Perks International Jobs Find a job near me Back to search results Assistant General Manager Hickory, NC Assistant General Manager About the Job: As an Assistant General Manager, you'll be at the heart of our restaurant's success, supporting the Restaurant General Manager by upholding brand standards and inspiring your team. You'll lead by example, training, coaching, and recognizing your team to deliver unforgettable customer experiences. When your team shines, so do you! In this dynamic role, you'll take charge of daily operations in the Restaurant General Manager's absence, making key decisions and driving the team toward excellence. We believe in having fun while embracing personal challenges and growth opportunities. You'll work a 50-hour week, with 40 hours at regular pay and 10 hours at time and a half, providing a balanced and rewarding work experience.
The Day-to-Day: Ensure consistent customer satisfaction by effectively modeling the MIC Success Routine and prioritizing customer needs. Oversee Team Members' adherence to Shift Excellence responsibilities, maintain high food safety standards, and uphold Core excellence. Take charge of restaurant operations in the GM's absence. Collaborate with the GM in assessing team performance, providing ongoing constructive and positive feedback. Address employee relations issues as they arise, determine immediate resolutions, or escalate to the GM when necessary. Assist in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Team Members, while driving a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. Act like an owner by assisting with Profit & Loss management, including cash control, security procedures, inventory maintenance, and labor management. Review financial reports and take appropriate actions to optimize performance. Support the GM in facility maintenance and ensure health and safety standards are consistently followed.
Is this you? 3+ years of restaurant/retail management experience. Assist with P&L management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, and reviewing financial reports. Ensure all employees receive proper training and resources. Champion Taco Bell's culture and values, promoting equity, inclusion, and belonging in the restaurant. Lead efforts in individual and team recognition, collaboration, and motivation. Identify and recruit exceptional talent, supporting the GM in the hiring process. Possess strong communication skills for conducting performance appraisals, taking disciplinary action, and motivating and training employees. Adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and Occupational Health and Food Safety standards.
Work-Hard, Play-Hard: Competitive pay Bonus potential 2 weeks' vacation and additional Paid Time Off Free bachelor's degree and scholarship and other tuition reimbursement programs Free meals Career advancement and professional development Medical benefits from day 1 Health and wellness programs 401k retirement plan with 6% match Perks! Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more Más earth! Commitment to a sustainable future
The range for this role is $48,000-60,000/year. Compensation may vary based on geographic location and experience. Apply Now Assistant General Manager Hickory, NC Location 2505 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC, United States Career Area Restaurant Management Job ID #P1-2117891-3 Company Taco Bell Salary $48,000 - $60,000 per year Date Posted 03/27/2026 Apply Now Share this job Give us a follow on . Get ready to crave us on . Peek behind the scenes and see if you and The Bell are a match on . References to "we" and "our" include Taco Bell's corporate-owned restaurants and independently owned and operated franchisees and licensees. Positions are available at both corporate and franchised Taco Bell locations. Those applying for a position with a franchisee or licensee of Taco Bell are not applying to work at Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. Franchisees and licensees are independent business owners and employers who are responsible for their own employment practices. Taco Bell Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cookie And Ads Privacy Policy Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees Terms of Use Do Not Sell My Personal Information ADA Accessibility Statement Responsible Disclosure © 2026 Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Go to top This job is located in Hickory, NC. Candidates can explore additional roles in Hickory, NC and surrounding areas using the job search tool.