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Assistant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Training and Development
friendly work environment

Job Description

The company is a well-established restaurant located at 4820 E 61st St S, Tulsa, OK 74136, United States. This restaurant is dedicated to delivering high-quality food products and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment. Recognized for its commitment to excellence and efficiency, the establishment prides itself on a strong team-oriented culture and operational integrity. The workplace emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and employee empowerment to maintain a dependable and enjoyable dining experience for all customers. The company values individuals who are proactive and thrive in dynamic service roles, contributing positively to the restaurant's success and customer satisfaction.

The Assistant Manager role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for managing all functions of the restaurant during the absence of the General Manager. In this capacity, the Assistant Manager ensures the consistent delivery of fast and accurate food preparation, notably sandwiches, alongside world-class customer service. This position involves supervising a staff ranging from three to fifteen employees, providing on-the-job training, and overseeing daily restaurant operations to maintain efficiency and quality standards. Additionally, the Assistant Manager handles inventory control by managing orders, storage, and issuance of food, labor, equipment, cleaning, and paper supplies to minimize waste and theft.

Key responsibilities include supervising food preparation and service, forecasting food consumption for shifts, routing deliveries, managing cash drawers, and performing opening and closing operations. The role requires auditing previous shifts for compliance with company systems and procedures, maintaining restaurant equipment, completing related administrative paperwork, and fostering a clean and organized work environment. Working in this role demands strong communication and leadership skills, proficiency in basic math, and computer software such as Excel and Word. Physical stamina is crucial as the job involves standing, walking, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and sometimes engaging in activities like climbing, kneeling, or crouching.

The Assistant Manager must be adaptable to varying shift demands, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, with a commitment to maintaining operational excellence throughout the workweek. The job requires candidates to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current automobile insurance, and have a clean driving record. This position is essential for ensuring the restaurant provides a welcoming environment while achieving business objectives. Overall, this role offers a rewarding opportunity for those seeking growth in restaurant management within a supportive team setting, contributing to a thriving hospitality venue known for its quality and service.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Have a valid driver's license
  • Possess reliable transportation
  • Current automobile insurance
  • Clean driving record
  • Physical stamina to work 50-60 hours per week
  • Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as business dictates
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear
  • Ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
  • Occasionally able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to speak, read and write English fluently and clearly
  • Strong math abilities in addition, subtraction, fractions, and percentages
  • Understanding and use of personal computer software such as Excel and Word
  • Previous management or supervisory experience in a restaurant or similar setting preferred
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
  • Customer service oriented mindset
  • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Job Duties

  • Manages a staff of approximately three to 15 employees
  • Provides on-the-job training for all employees
  • Delegates and is responsible for the ordering, receipt, storage and issuing of all food, labor, equipment, cleaning and paper supplies for the unit to ensure a minimum loss from waste and theft
  • Assists in the supervision of preparation, sales and service of food
  • Forecasts food items
  • Estimates what amount of each food item is needed
  • Estimates what amount of each food item will be consumed per shift
  • Supervises food preparation and service operations while on duty
  • Assists in shopper during rush periods to ensure the maintenance of restaurant efficiency
  • Ensures that every customer receives world class customer service
  • Routes deliveries and supervises drivers to maximize delivery business and speed
  • Completes daily food preparation including opening procedures, meat and vegetable slicing and bread production
  • Completes closing procedures
  • Executes systems and procedures with 100% integrity and completeness
  • Completes daily and weekly paperwork
  • Responsible for 100% of the cash drawers at all times during the shift
  • Audits previous shift's systems and procedures for 100% integrity and completeness
  • Completes preventive maintenance and upkeep on store's equipment and supplies
  • Performs other related duties as required

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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