
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $24.25
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
performance bonuses
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a reputable restaurant recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high operational standards. This company operates within the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, known for its fast-paced environment and emphasis on customer satisfaction, food safety, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on employee development and adherence to company policies and government regulations, the restaurant seeks to uphold its brand integrity while achieving financial goals. The company culture fosters a positive, motivating workplace where teamwork, professionalism, and continued growth are highly valued.
The role of Assistant Manager is pivotal to the overall success and management of restaurant operations. This position requires a hands-on approach to leadership, ensuring strict adherence to company guest service standards, auditing processes, administrative tasks, human resource management, safety, and security protocols. The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting with recruiting and training of restaurant staff, facilitating employee development plans, and creating a positive work environment that motivates employees to perform at their best. This role involves working closely with restaurant management to meet short- and long-term fiscal goals, maintain compliance with all food and safety laws, labor department regulations, and company policies. Additionally, Assistant Managers play an essential role in securing company assets, including cash, equipment, and inventory, to protect the business's financial integrity.
In this capacity, the Assistant Manager assists with the recruitment and training of shift managers and hourly team members, implementing proven employee orientation programs and performance review processes. They ensure communication channels are effective and that employee relations issues are addressed appropriately through timely feedback and disciplinary measures when necessary. This role also leads by example in delivering superior customer service, aiming for 100 percent customer satisfaction and consistently meeting company standards related to guest experience and complaint resolution.
Financial responsibilities under this role include managing labor costs, inventory controls using automated systems, auditing operations, cash management, and secure bank deposits. Assistant Managers ensure that cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards are met, comply with health inspections, and maintain up-to-date operational manuals and training materials. They also execute marketing programs, recognize traffic patterns for optimized staffing, and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, management, vendors, and customers. Ultimately, the Assistant Manager is instrumental in driving the restaurant’s success by fostering compliance, operational excellence, and employee engagement, contributing substantially to the restaurant's positive reputation and profitability.
The role of Assistant Manager is pivotal to the overall success and management of restaurant operations. This position requires a hands-on approach to leadership, ensuring strict adherence to company guest service standards, auditing processes, administrative tasks, human resource management, safety, and security protocols. The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting with recruiting and training of restaurant staff, facilitating employee development plans, and creating a positive work environment that motivates employees to perform at their best. This role involves working closely with restaurant management to meet short- and long-term fiscal goals, maintain compliance with all food and safety laws, labor department regulations, and company policies. Additionally, Assistant Managers play an essential role in securing company assets, including cash, equipment, and inventory, to protect the business's financial integrity.
In this capacity, the Assistant Manager assists with the recruitment and training of shift managers and hourly team members, implementing proven employee orientation programs and performance review processes. They ensure communication channels are effective and that employee relations issues are addressed appropriately through timely feedback and disciplinary measures when necessary. This role also leads by example in delivering superior customer service, aiming for 100 percent customer satisfaction and consistently meeting company standards related to guest experience and complaint resolution.
Financial responsibilities under this role include managing labor costs, inventory controls using automated systems, auditing operations, cash management, and secure bank deposits. Assistant Managers ensure that cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards are met, comply with health inspections, and maintain up-to-date operational manuals and training materials. They also execute marketing programs, recognize traffic patterns for optimized staffing, and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, management, vendors, and customers. Ultimately, the Assistant Manager is instrumental in driving the restaurant’s success by fostering compliance, operational excellence, and employee engagement, contributing substantially to the restaurant's positive reputation and profitability.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- one year restaurant management experience preferably in quick service restaurant
- food safety certification according to state or local requirements
- reliable transportation
- maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance for positions that require driving
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- one year restaurant management experience preferably in quick service restaurant
- food safety certification according to state or local requirements
- advanced studies in business restaurant management or related field helpful
Job Duties
- assist in the recruitment of successful shift manager and hourly candidates for the restaurant
- implement and utilize company-defined employee orientation program
- facilitate development and training plans for the restaurant team
- build and maintain a positive and motivating work environment
- assist in conducting performance reviews for the restaurant team
- provide timely feedback and recognition
- use constructive disciplinary procedures and properly document employee performance
- ensure communication channels and problem resolution is available on all shifts
- ensure restaurant meets company guest standards
- lead the restaurant team by example to ensure 100 percent guest satisfaction
- deliver at or above company standards in vocs initiatives
- utilize blast when resolving guest complaints and empower the restaurant team to resolve guest complaints
- track complete and manage the restaurant’s financial controllables including employee labor overtime food supplies audits cash management and bank deposits
- maintain and protect all company assets
- develop core behaviors and standards
- ensure compliance with all training standards
- maintain operational updates and keep restaurant manuals up to date
- follow proper opening closing and safety and security procedures
- maintain cleanliness and preventive maintenance programs
- ensure compliance with all municipal state and federal codes health inspections and sanitation procedures
- utilize food safety checklist and ensure all food safety procedures are followed to the standards set by the qa department
- communicate to the rgm or district manager all operational variances and employee issues
- monitor deletions and over rings to ensure adherence to company standards
- complete employee and restaurant paperwork in a timely manner
- comply with and ensure execution of all company policies
- implement and execute all marketing programs to their fullest
- recognize business generators and traffic patterns and plan shifts accordingly
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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