Store Manager

About the Role

Black Apron Hospitality Group is looking for an experienced restaurant leader to take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our high-volume Talkin' Tacos Temple Terrace location.

This is an opportunity for someone who has moved beyond simply running shifts and is ready to operate a restaurant as a business. We're looking for a leader who understands people, operations and numbers, takes initiative, develops a strong team and knows how to keep a restaurant performing at a high level.

You'll report directly to a General Manager with Black Apron Hospitality Group, who will provide oversight, direction and support. You'll work closely together on performance, financial targets and restaurant strategy, while you take ownership of the daily execution of the location.

We're looking for someone who can be trusted to lead, execute and solve problems without constant direction or follow-up.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000-$70,000 annual salary, based on experience
• KPI-based quarterly performance bonuses
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Free meals while on shift
• Significant autonomy for leaders who consistently deliver results
• Growth opportunities within Black Apron Hospitality Group and our expanding restaurant portfolio

What You'll Own

• Lead all day-to-day FOH and BOH restaurant operations
• Recruit, train, coach and develop a high-performing team
• Build strong shift leaders and maintain a dependable leadership structure
• Create schedules based on sales forecasts, labor targets and business needs
• Manage labor, food cost, waste and other controllable expenses
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving and vendor coordination
• Monitor sales, restaurant KPIs and operational performance
• Handle payroll review, timekeeping and required employee administration
• Maintain food quality, speed of service, cleanliness and hospitality standards
• Ensure food safety, health department and company compliance
• Address employee performance issues and maintain accountability
• Resolve guest concerns and protect the overall guest experience
• Proactively manage equipment, maintenance and facility needs
• Communicate restaurant performance, challenges and opportunities to the GM
• Execute operational initiatives and action plans developed with the GM

This is a hands-on leadership position. You'll be expected to lead from the floor when needed while also having the operational and administrative ability to manage the business behind the scenes.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing a high-volume restaurant
• Strong knowledge of both FOH and BOH operations
• Experience with scheduling, forecasting and labor management
• Experience managing inventory, food cost and waste
• Working knowledge of restaurant P&L and controllable expenses
• Experience recruiting, training, coaching and holding teams accountable
• Strong administrative, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to identify problems, make sound decisions and follow through without constant supervision
• Experience with POS, scheduling and restaurant management systems
• Ability to develop leaders and build a restaurant that performs even when you're not physically present

This Role Is a Strong Fit If You:

• Think like an operator, not simply a shift supervisor
• Take initiative and bring solutions to your GM, not just problems
• Are comfortable being accountable for both the people and the numbers
• Know how to build a team you can trust and hold them to high standards
• Want autonomy, accountability and the opportunity to be rewarded for results

Restaurant leadership occasionally requires being available outside of scheduled hours. While we believe in building a strong team that allows managers to enjoy their time away from the restaurant, the Store Manager is expected to remain reasonably reachable by their leadership team and GM for urgent operational matters when necessary.

The Opportunity

We're looking for someone who wants to run a restaurant, not just manage a shift.

You'll have the support and resources of a General Manager and Black Apron Hospitality Group while being trusted to take real ownership of your location. For the right operator, this is an opportunity to make an impact, earn performance-based compensation and grow with an expanding hospitality group.

If you're a proven restaurant leader who takes pride in building teams, managing numbers, solving problems and delivering results, we'd like to talk.