Area Leader
El Pollo LocoAlhambra, California, United States
Posted November 19, 2025
95000 - 105000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
El Pollo Loco is a fast-growing restaurant chain with over 490 locations across 7 states, serving fresh and innovative L.A. Mex food.
Job Description
Area Leader job description: Oversee multiple restaurant locations, drive business growth, and foster a positive work environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and bonus opportunities.
Requirements
- Hire, train, lead, coach, develop, and mentor restaurant leadership teams
- Provide ongoing coaching to ensure team members meet expectations
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
- Implement and maintain operational standards
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators
- Ensure control over assigned area costs
- Collaborate with General Managers to reduce costs and boost sales
- Conduct regular meetings and restaurant visits
- Provide effective and timely resolution to escalated customer complaints
- Collaborate with People Services and Loss Prevention departments
- Represent the Company at state and federal agency hearings, conferences, meetings
- Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities
- Champion effective vertical and horizontal communications
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus
- Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance
- 401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting
- Basic Life and AD&D/Long Term Disability
- Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays
- Vehicle stipend + gas card
- Free El Pollo Loco food (Dine Out Card) + Restaurant Discount
- Discounts on El Pollo Loco food, theme parks, movie tickets, sports, hotels and more