Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Lincoln, NE, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.00 - $21.75

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

team events

Job Description

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar, located at 8933 Andermatt St., Lincoln, NE, is a vibrant and popular dining establishment that offers a dynamic combination of great food, drinks, and sports entertainment. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and customer-focused service, Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar prides itself on delivering a memorable experience to its guests through a combination of quality food, friendly service, and a fun environment. The restaurant is designed to cater to sports fans and community members alike, providing a lively backdrop for enjoying games, socializing, and savoring delicious meals in a comfortable setting. With a commitment to excellence and growth within the hospitality industry, Big Red continues to establish itself as a go-to destination for both locals and visitors seeking a high-quality yet casual dining and sports bar experience.

The Assistant Manager role at Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar is a key leadership position responsible for supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning of the restaurant by assisting in planning, organizing, training, and leading the team to meet the company’s objectives in various areas, including sales growth, cost management, employee retention, guest satisfaction, food quality, and cleanliness. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the General Manager and other key staff members to maintain high standards and ensure that all activities comply with internal policies and procedures.

In this role, the Assistant Manager will be deeply involved in daily operations, including monitoring service quality, overseeing food preparation standards, managing employee schedules, and controlling cash handling processes. The position requires a proactive individual capable of fostering a positive work environment that motivates staff, enhances team performance, and promotes professional development. Moreover, the Assistant Manager will have responsibilities that include coordinating training programs, participating in menu planning, and helping to develop strategies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills coupled with effective communication and organizational abilities. This role is a great opportunity for someone with experience in restaurant management or hospitality who is ready to take on more responsibility and contribute to the growth and success of a well-established business. The position offers a chance to make a tangible impact by ensuring high standards and creating a welcoming environment where both guests and employees thrive. Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar values dedication, teamwork, and a passion for excellent service, making this an exciting career path for motivated professionals in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in restaurant management or supervisory role
ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
good communication skills
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
proficiency in cash handling and reconciliation
strong leadership skills

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in restaurant management or supervisory role
strong leadership and communication skills
ability to train and develop staff
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
proficiency in cash handling and reconciliation
good organizational and multitasking abilities
customer service oriented
ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Job Duties

Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs
ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times
ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures
make employment and termination decisions consistent with General Manager Guidelines for approval or review
fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
continually strive to develop your staff in all areas of managerial and professional development
prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner
coordinate all training activities for staff and service employees to include the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs
participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing, and menu development
schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met
assist other managers as requested in areas such as plate presentation, special function menu planning, and the design of new service areas
prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress and adverse trends, and making appropriate recommendations
perform other work-related duties as assigned