ASSISTANT MANAGER

Braum's is a well-established food service and grocery company that has been serving its customers with quality products and excellent service for many years. Known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community involvement, Braum's operates in the food retail sector, combining aspects of a restaurant and grocery market. As a family-owned and operated business, Braum's prides itself on maintaining strong values, a welcoming environment, and a focus on long-term employee development. This company offers a stable and rewarding career path for those interested in food service management with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The Assistant Restaurant Manager position at Braum's is a crucial leadership role designed for energetic and positive individuals seeking growth opportunities within the company. This role involves executing the company's brand strategy while promoting its vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding customer experience and maximize sales. As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for teaching, coaching, and providing leadership to store crew members to foster a motivated and efficient team. You will actively oversee daily operations throughout the food service function, grocery market, and fountain sales, ensuring that customer satisfaction and food quality standards are met at all times.

Apart from daily operational oversight, the Assistant Manager also plays an important part in inventory control and equipment maintenance by monitoring supply levels and ensuring kitchen and store safety and cleanliness. This leadership role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement to help meet unit goals effectively. Commitment to following Braum's store policies and practices and promoting a positive team environment are essential to success in this role.

The position offers an attractive hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $17.00 per hour, translating into an annual salary between $47,000 and $50,500. The Assistant Manager works under a rotating three-week schedule with approximately 45-hour work weeks, mostly during afternoon to closing shifts, providing an opportunity to interact with both team members and customers during peak business hours. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, this role demands strong communication and team-building skills to nurture an environment of trust, discipline, and performance.

Candidates interested in this role should possess a customer-focused mindset with a robust work ethic based on integrity and professionalism. A positive approach to training and developing store team members, along with the ability to adapt to changes in customer and employee needs or store environment conditions, is highly valued. Effective communication skills with leadership and staff, along with the capacity to analyze reports for decision-making, are critical components of the role.

To qualify for the Assistant Restaurant Manager position, candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of retail management experience, be at least 21 years old, and hold a valid driver’s license. Braum's also emphasizes equal opportunity employment and requires a criminal background check and job-fit assessment as part of the onboarding process.

This role at Braum’s not only promises a fulfilling career with room for advancement but also provides excellent benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan with company match, short-term disability insurance, paid vacations, product discounts, and more. Braum’s strives to create a supportive workplace where employees feel valued and equipped to succeed in the dynamic food service industry.