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From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape ...

From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape ...

Join a supportive restaurant leadership team where your voice matters * Competitive pay plus tips * Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs * Ability to get early access to earned pay

Join a supportive restaurant leadership team where your voice matters * Competitive pay plus tips * Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs * Ability to get early access to earned pay

Join a supportive restaurant leadership team where your voice matters * Competitive pay plus tips * Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs * Ability to get early access to earned pay

Join a supportive restaurant leadership team where your voice matters * Competitive pay plus tips * Flexible schedules for part-time or full-time needs * Ability to get early access to earned pay

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Restaurant Team Member

Rochester, MN

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Enthusiastically greet all guests when they enter the restaurant. * Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times. * Strive to exceed guest expectations. * Follow recipe and preparation ...

Restaurant Team Member

Rochester, MN · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Enthusiastically greet all guests when they enter the restaurant. * Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times. * Strive to exceed guest expectations. * Follow recipe and preparation ...

Restaurant Team Member

Rochester, MN · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Enthusiastically greet all guests when they enter the restaurant. * Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times. * Strive to exceed guest expectations. * Follow recipe and preparation ...

Restaurant Team Member

Rochester, MN

$11 - $14.50/hr

Enthusiastically greet all guests when they enter the restaurant. * Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times. * Strive to exceed guest expectations. * Follow recipe and preparation ...

Restaurant Team Member

Rochester, MN · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Enthusiastically greet all guests when they enter the restaurant. * Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times. * Strive to exceed guest expectations. * Follow recipe and preparation ...

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How much do restaurant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for restaurant in Rochester, MN is $61,127.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,700.00 and $65,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Restaurant vs Waiter?

AspectRestaurantWaiter
RoleEstablishments providing food and beverage services, managing overall operationsFrontline staff serving food and drinks to customers
CredentialsMay require food safety certifications, management trainingTypically no formal certification required, on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentKitchen, dining area, management officesDining area, customer service setting
Industry UsageBusiness entity encompassing all staff and operationsSpecific job role within a restaurant

In summary, a restaurant is the entire establishment offering food services, while a waiter is a staff member responsible for serving customers within that restaurant. Understanding this distinction helps clarify job roles and career paths in the food service industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a restaurant role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a restaurant role, you need strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications, and kitchen equipment is typically required. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills for success. These abilities ensure efficient operations, exceptional guest experiences, and a positive work environment in the fast-paced restaurant industry.

How to Get a Restaurant Job

Some restaurants want culinary school education for people who work in the kitchen, but most offer entry-level positions such as a dishwasher, table cleaner, or food prep worker. You can use these entry-level positions to gain experience and eventually transition to another position. Some restaurants provide on-the-job training for kitchen or waiting jobs. Another option is to gain experience in a casual restaurant before applying to work in a fine-dining restaurant. To become a bartender you can either apply to become a support bar back and learn on the job, or pursue classes offered by local schools. Restaurant managers either have extensive job experience or have completed a degree program.

What are some common challenges faced by restaurant employees during busy service hours, and how can they be managed?

During peak service hours, restaurant employees often face challenges such as high customer volume, time pressure, and coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house staff. Effective communication, strong teamwork, and maintaining a calm, organized approach are key to managing these challenges. Many restaurants provide training on multitasking and stress management to help staff deliver excellent service even when the pace is fast. Learning to anticipate customer needs and staying adaptable can also make busy shifts more manageable and rewarding.

What are restaurant jobs?

Restaurant jobs refer to various positions within a dining establishment, including roles such as servers, cooks, dishwashers, hosts, and managers. Each role plays a vital part in delivering a positive dining experience by preparing food, serving guests, managing operations, and maintaining cleanliness. Working in a restaurant can be fast-paced and requires strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. These jobs offer opportunities for advancement and can be a starting point for a career in the hospitality industry.
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Infographic showing various Restaurant job openings in Rochester, MN as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,127 per year, or $29.4 per hour.
Restaurant General Manager

Restaurant General Manager

Border Foods

Rochester, MN

$100K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Border Foods rating

4.0

Company rating: 4.0 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

As a General Manager your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guest’s restaurant experience by creating safe welcoming and supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

The purpose of the General Manager is to make the lives of the employees and the guests better by creating opportunities to positively impact life experiences. You are responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant and building a strong team that consistently provides customers great food and a friendly experience.

What’s in it for you? 

  • -Top pay in the industry: Make up to $100,000 a year with base pay plus top-tier bonus potential.
  • -Trip to Mexico! Every year, we reward our top performers on our Best of the Best trip to Mexico. In 2020, we’ll be taking 85 General Managers! 
  • -Bonus program! General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra forty thousand dollars annually in bonus alone. 
  • -Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  
  • -Scholarship opportunities 
  • -Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 
  • -Free food! 
  • -Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 
  • -Vacation Donation Program 
  • -An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support 


General Manager Core Values:

Accountability & Integrity:

  • Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations
  • Guides team members and Shift Leaders, ensuring they complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner
  • Scheduling and deploying the Team correctly
  • Monitors the performance of each Team Member and hold them accountable for standards and expectations.
  • Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service
  • Maintains point of sale system by reporting all system failures and verifies download accuracy (e.g. pricing updates, menu changes).
  • Ensure health and safety standards are met
  • Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.

Family & Teamwork

  • Creates unity in the team by building cross functional relationships
  • Respond to Team Member questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner.
  • Provide a restaurant that is a safe place for team members to work and customers to visit
  • Able to navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance
  • Motivates and supports the team through active listening and the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences
  • Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues; demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution.
  • Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment

Excellence:

  • Strategic planner creates short term and long-term strategies for restaurant success
  • Delivers profit by utilizing and interpreting the P&L in order to make the appropriate financial adjustments
  • Sourcing, hiring, and developing excellent Team Members
  • Conducting New Hire orientation and developing the training plan for each new hire
  • Minimizes loss through strict observance of cash handling policies, proper training of Team Members, and complying with all accounting/banking requirements.
  • Demonstrates efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management.

Empowerment:

  • Builds the capabilities of their team while identifying teams’ strengths and opportunities
  • Provides learning and development opportunities for all Team Members.
  • Offers guidance to Team Members regarding personal development opportunities and career path.
  • Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities.
  • Seeks and shares ideas to help others succeed creating and leveraging tools, resources, and information that fosters personal and business growth.
  • Bringing others along, operationally, through use of tools.

Required or Preferred Experience:

  • Minimum of three years restaurant or retail experience, or combined experience and education.
  • Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, and training.
  • Proven track record of successful hiring and retention.
  • Required when needed, the ability to work early morning, evenings, late night, weekends, and some holidays. Schedule demands may change.
  • This exempt management position is expected to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to meet business and operational demands.
  • ServeSafe Certified
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Valid Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

What’s in it for you? 

  • -Top pay in the industry 
  • -Trip to Mexico! Every year, we reward our top performers on our Best of the Best trip to Mexico. In 2020, we’ll be taking 85 General Managers! 
  • -Bonus program! General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra forty thousand dollars annually in bonus alone. 
  • -Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings  
  • -Scholarship opportunities 
  • -Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time! 
  • -Free food! 
  • -Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay 
  • -Vacation Donation Program 
  • -An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

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