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≈ $35k – $79k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Salt Lake City)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 22, 2025. Costa Vida scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Costa Vida is a fast casual restaurant chain serving fresh Mexican food, with locations in Utah, Texas, Colorado, Arizona and other states. Its open positions are for restaurant general managers in training, restaurant operators and assistant general managers. The company is based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States.

Description

Restaurant Operator

Be the driving force behind operational excellence, financial success, and team development in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

About Costa Vida: Costa Vida is inspired by the beautiful Mexican Coast and the lifestyle that to "Eat Inspired and Live Inspired." This coastal lifestyle is a vision about the satisfaction of things done the right way. We believe that food created with passion, from scratch daily, tastes better! And our guests know the difference. Each tortilla is handcrafted daily and served hot, ensuring that no guest will ever have to eat a factory-made tortilla pulled from a bag. The sweet pork and shredded beef are perfectly seasoned and slowly cooked for several hours to create the signature intense aroma and flavors of Costa Vida. Costa Vida prides itself on its intensely flavored meals that leave guests energized, inspired, and satisfied. Since the first restaurant opened in 2003, thousands of people have embraced this Costa Vida Lifestyle. Today Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of US States and in Canada and is positioned to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchises in North America.

Why Work at Costa Vida:

  • Be part of a fast-growing and dynamic restaurant brand that offers opportunities for growth and career advancement.
  • Experience the joy of creating and serving fresh, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes that delight our guests' taste buds.
  • Collaborate with a supportive and enthusiastic team that fosters a positive work environment and values your contributions.
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including benefits, and be recognized and rewarded for your hard work and dedication.

Job Position Details: As a Restaurant Operator, your mission will be to drive operational excellence, financial success, and team development, ensuring Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill delivers exceptional dining experiences by efficiently managing operations, maximizing profitability, and fostering a motivated and high-performing team.

Location: Costa Vida Salt Lake County Area

Results to be Generated:

  • Achieve operational excellence through efficient management of day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and adherence to quality standards.
  • Drive financial success by optimizing revenue, managing costs, and maximizing profitability.
  • Foster team development and engagement by recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing team, promoting a positive work culture, and ensuring employee satisfaction and growth.

Skills, Attributes, and Responsibilities:

  • Leadership skills to inspire and motivate a diverse team towards achieving common goals.
  • Strong operational management abilities, including inventory control, food safety, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Financial acumen to analyze financial data, make data-driven decisions, and drive profitability.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with staff, customers, and corporate stakeholders.
  • Team building and development experience to recruit, train, and develop a talented workforce.
  • Responsible for overall operational management, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

Are you ready to lead a team on a culinary journey, driving operational excellence, financial success, and team development in a fast-paced and thriving restaurant environment?

Apply now and join Costa Vida as our Restaurant Operator to make a lasting impact, deliver exceptional dining experiences, and be part of a company that is redefining the Fresh Mexican Grill experience.

We are a value-based company with capital raised to accelerate our growth. Costa Vida's headquarters are near Salt Lake City, Utah. Individuals seeking employment at Costa Vida are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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