Assistant Manager - MI

QDOBA Mexican Eats is a dynamic and rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant chain known for serving high-quality Mexican cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and a customizable dining experience. Founded in 1995, QDOBA has grown into a trusted brand with hundreds of locations across the United States and Canada. The company prides itself on not just delivering craveable food but also fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and celebrates diversity, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported. QDOBA is committed to innovation, sustainability, and community involvement, which makes it a preferred employer for individuals seeking growth and a meaningful workplace culture.

The Assistant Manager position at QDOBA Mexican Eats plays a pivotal role in supporting and driving restaurant operations alongside the General Manager. This hourly role, with a pay range of $17.50 to $21.50 per hour, is crucial for maintaining the brand’s reputation for excellent guest service, food quality, and operational integrity. As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for helping manage daily restaurant activities, recruiting and training staff, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and working on initiatives that lead to long-term sales growth. Your leadership will help create a people and guest-centric culture that supports both employee development and outstanding customer experiences. You will collaborate closely with the General Manager to analyze operational and financial performance, develop team members, and implement improvements that continuously enhance the dining experience and meet restaurant goals.

This role requires a strong focus on upholding QDOBA's brand values and standards by monitoring costs, enforcing food safety practices, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed. The Assistant Manager is expected to demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This includes handling administrative tasks, assigning duties, and problem-solving to keep operations running smoothly. Qualified candidates will have prior experience in quick-service restaurant (QSR) management and possess excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Additionally, the position holds a commitment to reasonable accommodation, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal employment opportunities to succeed within the company. Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401k plan, paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays, as well as tuition reimbursement, making QDOBA a rewarding and supportive employer for motivated hospitality professionals.