Assistant Manager

The hiring establishment is a restaurant located at 1900 E Second Street, Edmond, OK 73034, United States. This restaurant operates within the food service industry, providing customers with high-quality sandwiches and exceptional customer service. Known for its fast and accurate food preparation alongside world-class customer service, the establishment prides itself on maintaining a clean and organized environment that enhances customer satisfaction and employee productivity. The restaurant employs a team-oriented approach, focusing on collaboration, efficiency, and quality to maintain its reputable standing in the local community. The employment type is likely full-time based on the physical demands and work hours mentioned, though the specific salary range is not provided.

The role of Assistant Manager is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing all restaurant functions during times when the General Manager is not on duty. The Assistant Manager ensures the delivery of fast, accurate sandwiches combined with superb customer service while maintaining operational excellence throughout the shift. This role involves managing a varied team of approximately three to fifteen employees and providing on-the-job training to ensure all staff maintain high standards of performance and customer interaction. The Assistant Manager is accountable for inventory management including ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing food and supplies with a focus on minimizing waste and theft.

Key operational duties include supervising food preparation and service, forecasting and estimating food consumption per shift, and assisting during peak periods to sustain restaurant efficiency. The role also involves routing deliveries and overseeing drivers to maximize the delivery business and speed. Additionally, the Assistant Manager completes critical daily and weekly administrative duties such as opening and closing procedures, maintaining the integrity of cash drawers, auditing systems and procedures, and overseeing preventive maintenance on the store’s equipment and supplies. The position demands a keen eye for detail, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

Candidates must be able to fluently communicate in English and possess strong mathematical skills for tasks involving addition, subtraction, fractions, and percentages. Experience with personal computers and software such as Excel and Word is necessary for administrative and forecasting duties. The physical requirements of the job include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, talking, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required. The role also involves working in an environment exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.

Special requirements for this position include willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business demands. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current automobile insurance, a clean driving record, and the physical stamina to handle 50-60 hour workweeks. This position offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain experience managing a fast-paced restaurant environment, making it a rewarding career step for motivated individuals seeking growth in the hospitality industry.