Assistant Manager

Murfreesboro, TN, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.00 - $21.50

Benefits

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Training and development programs

Job Description

Our restaurant is a dynamic and customer-focused establishment committed to providing exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation to ensure every guest enjoys a safe and pleasurable visit. As a key player in the hospitality industry, we continuously seek to grow sales, enhance customer satisfaction, and maximize profitability by fostering a positive team environment and efficient operations.

The Assistant Manager role is integral to our restaurant management team, reporting directly to the General Manager. This hourly, part-time position is designed for individuals who are passionate about the food service industry and eager to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced setting. The Assistant Manager contributes significantly to the success of the business by directing and controlling restaurant operations, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality food and service, and maintaining positive guest relations.

In this role, the Assistant Manager focuses on multiple critical functions including managing team members effectively, advocating for a supportive team environment, and ensuring compliance with food safety and health regulations. Responsibilities also include overseeing daily restaurant activities on a shift-by-shift basis, promoting sales through marketing strategies and brand initiatives, and managing costs through awareness and control efforts.

The Assistant Manager is expected to advocate for prompt and friendly service, ensure timely and accurate delivery of food and beverage orders through various channels such as dine-in, takeout, online ordering, curbside pickup, or delivery, and maintain a safe and welcoming dining environment. The role requires careful attention to detail with respect to inspection and maintenance of dining areas, food preparation, and storage to meet stringent standards.

This leadership position also emphasizes team development through recruitment, training, evaluation, and motivation of new and existing team members. The Assistant Manager works closely with the management team to address team member concerns, minimize turnover, and uphold brand standards and company policies during their shifts. Supporting an open-door policy, the Assistant Manager helps foster transparent and respectful communication within the team.

If you are a motivated individual with a high school diploma or equivalent looking to grow your career in restaurant management, this role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to a thriving business. Candidates will appreciate the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, with the added benefit of flexible hours and an engaging workplace culture.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in a supervisory role preferred
ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
strong leadership and communication skills
basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
capability to manage team performance and resolve conflicts
good organizational skills
reliable and motivated

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in restaurant or food service management preferred
strong leadership and interpersonal skills
ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
excellent communication and team-building abilities
knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
proficiency in cash handling and financial controls
understanding of sales and marketing principles in a restaurant setting

Job Duties

Ensure a high quality operation
maintain controls
manage team members
advocate a team environment
manage personal development
provide team members, managers, and guests with a positive experience and atmosphere
ensure prompt, friendly service
ensure the production of high quality food on a consistent basis
direct overall activities and performance of team members on a shift-by-shift basis
assist with the development of sales and marketing strategies and implement advertising and promotional campaigns
support and execute brand sales driving initiatives such as promotions, new product introductions, and brand loyalty initiatives
manage efforts to ensure a positive guest and team experience
ensure quality and timely delivery of food and beverages orders through various ordering channels including in-restaurant dining, to-go, online ordering, curbside and delivery
maintain and inspect dining room, food receiving, food holding, preparation, production, and storage areas to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations
correct unsafe practices or conditions
complete daily paperwork and projects promptly
comply with cash control policies and procedures and ensure all managers, supervisors, and team members comply
drive positive labor results through proactive scheduling and adaptation to business trends
control operating costs by promoting cost awareness
recruit and train new team members
participate in hiring, training, motivation, and evaluation of team members as directed
create positive relationships with team members and managers by treating all with respect
minimize turnover by addressing and assisting team member issues
ensure adherence to brand standards, company policies, and procedures during shifts
support and practice an open door policy