Assistant Manager

Hooters is a globally recognized restaurant chain that blends a vibrant dining experience with sports bar excitement and exceptional hospitality. Known for its distinctive brand and dedication to superior guest service, Hooters operates restaurants across numerous locations, offering casual dining with a focus on quality food, beverages, and a welcoming atmosphere. Established and continually expanding, Hooters has built a reputation as a leader in the full-service restaurant sector by blending sports, socializing, and food in a unique and entertaining environment.

The Restaurant Manager position at Hooters plays a crucial role in supporting the General Manager to ensure a smooth and efficient operation on a daily basis. This management role demands an individual with a passion for hospitality and a talent for inspiring and leading teams to deliver memorable guest experiences. The primary responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager include overseeing the quality of food and beverage offerings, maintaining guest satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness standards. Additionally, the Restaurant Manager is responsible for managing staffing needs through hiring, training, and retaining team members, while fostering a positive work culture based on the company’s core S.E.R.V.E values: Show You Care, Elevate the Spirit, Respect Everyone, Value Feedback, and Exceed Expectations.

This position encompasses a wide range of operational responsibilities including supporting payroll and human resource functions, executing marketing initiatives at the local store level, and managing vendor relationships to control costs effectively. The Restaurant Manager must have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Success in this role directly affects the overall financial health of the store, as it requires meticulous planning, inventory control, proper cash handling, and delivery of sales targets. The ability to provide responsible alcohol service and uphold stringent food safety and sanitation standards is essential.

Hooters offers an employment opportunity with an annual salary range between $50,000 and $60,000, based on experience, skills, and training. This employer participates in E-Verify to maintain a legal and compliant workforce.

Candidates interested in joining Hooters as Restaurant Managers can expect a dynamic environment that values leadership, customer service excellence, and team development. The role demands strong communication skills to interact effectively with staff at all levels and the flexibility to adapt to an evolving operational landscape. Hooters supports career growth by offering comprehensive benefits, continuous hiring, and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Overall, this role is ideal for candidates with a background in restaurant management or the hospitality industry, who are eager to take on a challenging leadership position that combines operational oversight with team mentoring and customer engagement. Hooters’ culture promotes a fun, energetic, and respectful workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute their best talents and grow their careers within the brand’s nationwide network.