What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager In Training position at Qdoba Mexican Eats | Eaglehead LLC?
Base Pay $19 to $21 per hour $3 per hour in Tips
QDOBA MEXICAN EATS
Manager-in-Training (MIT)
Position: Manager-in-Training Reports To: General Manager / Owner Career Path: Manager-in-Training → Assistant Manager → General Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager-in-Training is a leadership development position designed for an individual who wants to build a career in restaurant management and become a future General Manager.
The MIT will learn and demonstrate the skills necessary to lead a successful QDOBA restaurant, including food safety, guest service, restaurant operations, team leadership, staffing, inventory, cost control, training, and sales growth.
Food safety and operational excellence are non-negotiable. The MIT is expected to lead by example and ensure that QDOBA standards are followed consistently on every shift.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
- Follow all QDOBA food safety procedures and local health regulations.
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature control.
- Complete required food safety and temperature checks accurately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready restaurant.
- Immediately address food safety or sanitation concerns.
- Lead the team by demonstrating proper food safety practices at all times.
RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
- Learn and execute QDOBA operating standards and procedures.
- Assist with opening and closing the restaurant.
- Maintain proper food preparation and product availability.
- Monitor restaurant cleanliness and overall appearance.
- Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
- Help control food, labor, and operating costs.
- Ensure the restaurant is properly staffed for business demands.
- Learn to analyze restaurant performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
- Lead shifts with confidence, professionalism, and urgency.
- Train, coach, and develop team members.
- Hold employees accountable to company standards.
- Provide positive recognition and constructive feedback.
- Help create a team culture based on teamwork, respect, accountability, and high performance.
- Lead by example and maintain a positive attitude during busy periods.
- Develop the leadership skills necessary to become a successful General Manager.
GUEST SERVICE
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly.
- Ensure food quality, accuracy, speed, and hospitality meet QDOBA standards.
- Build relationships with regular guests and the local community.
- Identify opportunities to improve guest satisfaction and restaurant traffic.
SALES & RESTAURANT GROWTH
- Understand the financial performance of the restaurant.
- Learn how sales, transactions, average check, labor, and food costs impact profitability.
- Help identify opportunities to increase sales and traffic.
- Support local restaurant marketing and community outreach efforts.
- Take ownership of opportunities to grow the business.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal Manager-in-Training is:
- A natural leader who wants to build a career in restaurant management.
- Highly accountable and dependable.
- Passionate about food safety and cleanliness.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to coach and motivate a team.
- Strong in communication and problem-solving.
- Guest-focused and service-oriented.
- Organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Motivated by achieving measurable results.
- Interested in growing into a General Manager position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous restaurant, retail, hospitality, or leadership experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
- Food safety certification may be required or must be obtained as required by company or local regulations.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and guests.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of working in a restaurant environment.
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
A successful MIT will demonstrate the ability to:
Lead People Protect Food Safety Deliver Great Guest Service Control Costs Execute QDOBA Standards Build Sales Develop the Team
The ultimate goal of the Manager-in-Training program is to develop a high-performing General Manager capable of leading a restaurant, developing people, maintaining exceptional operational standards, and growing the business.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
This is more than a restaurant management position—it is an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to become a QDOBA General Manager.
We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, grow as a leader, develop a team, and build a long-term career with QDOBA.
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21