Operating Partner

Who We Are:
A rebellious passion for never-ending fun, Banditos Tacos & Tequila is a Taco Temple inspired by the mouthwatering flavors of Mexican street food. Banditos is part of the White Oak Hospitality family of brands. We are more than a group of restaurants dedicated to excellent service and delicious food. We are a high-performance team comprised of a variety of individuals, personalities, and skill sets. Our culture is driven by a highly energized team that shares a set of core values empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves. Team member success is our goal, we recruit top talent to develop and promote from within. We aim to offer memorable experiences for our guests and teams, with the end goal of gaining lifetime supporters who become part of our White Oak family.
Summary:
We are building our Restaurant Management Team and are currently searching for energetic Operating Partners who will run the daily operations of the Banditos restaurant team! The Operating Partner is the restaurants highest front-line manager, and has final say on all day-to-day operations within their store.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the work of the restaurant management team including scheduling, assigning responsibilities, and setting expectations
• Manage performance of the team, including performance evaluations, coaching and accountability
• Plan and implement weekly, monthly, and yearly financial budgets
• Oversee all operations to ensure a great Guest experience
• Role model and hold Team Members accountable to operational and quality standards
• Foster open communication between Team Members and Management team
• Influence Team Member behaviors by championing restaurant initiatives
• Drive business results by utilizing Banditos systems to effectively control costs
• Follow operational procedures, such as our performing quality line checks and table touches
• Hire, train, retain, and develop Team Members to take on larger roles
• Drive Guest engagement within the four walls of the restaurant while developing relationships within the community
• Understand and practice safe food handling procedures
• Communicate and embody Banditos culture and cultural beliefs

Required Skills/Abilities:
Minimum 3 years of General Manager/Operating Partner experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant environment
Ability to demonstrate cost control according to company standards
Proficient in Excel
Previous experience managing an extensive beverage program
Demonstrated proficiency in Back of House functions
Experience with inventory management systems
Ability to delegate responsibilities when needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa Sponsorship
Must have valid driver's license and own reliable transportation
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing and moving around restaurant at a fast pace
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the restaurants facilities.
Benefits of Working Here:
Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring team members and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive Base Pay with full paid training
• Bonus program based on both revenue and profit
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD/Accident/Hospital Indemnity Plans available to full-time team members
• Free Logo Wear
• Discounts on food with quarterly card
• Paid Time off for full-time team members
• Sick Time Off
• 401(k) plan & Company Match available for full-time team members

Qualifications Guidelines:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
White Oak Hospitality, LLC committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or team member based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the operation of the business. Please contact the HR Team if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed