Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.75 - $22.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
flexible scheduling
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
competitive pay
Career Development
Quarterly bonus program
Company funded tuition assistance

Job Description

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1964, headquartered in Oklahoma City. The company has grown substantially to nearly 40,000 team members, focusing on providing value through travel stops, fuel, food, and convenience services for professional drivers, fleets, the traveling public, RVers, and alternative energy customers. Love's commitment to innovation and community involvement is a key element of its culture, creating an inclusive workplace recognized with multiple awards. As a leader in the travel stop industry, Love's continually fuel customers' journeys and provides diverse opportunities for career development within their expansive network of travel centers across the United States. This company places a strong emphasis on giving back to communities while fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

The role of Restaurant Assistant Manager at Love's is a pivotal position responsible for supporting the restaurant's smooth and efficient operations. This role involves assisting in leading the staff, managing operational processes, and executing strategies to boost sales and enhance customer satisfaction. The Restaurant Assistant Manager works closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure that tasks are appropriately completed, schedules and cash handling are managed accurately, and all reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner. The opportunity to work in this role allows candidates to be part of a dynamic team environment, widely recognized for career development and growth opportunities. This position requires managing various operational aspects, including facilities maintenance, food safety compliance, inventory control, and customer service excellence. The Restaurant Assistant Manager is also tasked with analyzing financial reports, including profit and loss statements, to identify and act on opportunities for improved performance.

Candidates in this role will manage a team of 5 to 10 or more employees, focusing on training and supervising to maintain high standards. Flexibility is essential as the role requires working various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes paid time off, flexible scheduling, a 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 5%, medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days, a quarterly bonus program, career development, and company-funded tuition assistance. The emphasis on a safe, clean, and efficient restaurant environment, combined with the chance to drive sales and contribute to the overall success of the restaurant, makes this role ideal for individuals passionate about leadership in the restaurant industry and motivated by opportunity and team collaboration.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work various shift times to include days, afternoons, evenings, nights, occasional overnights, weekends, and holidays
  • A valid driver's license and ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Job Qualifications

  • 1+ years restaurant management experience
  • 1+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $1+ million
  • 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements
  • 1+ years supervising and training 5-10+ employees
  • Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus
  • Exceptional customer service, positive rapport building, expert salesmanship, and ensuring satisfaction by managing operations and employee-vehicle deployment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
  • Effective teamwork skills

Job Duties

  • Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility through facilities and equipment maintenance along with adherence to proper food safety procedures
  • Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation
  • Assist the Restaurant Manager with proper task execution and completion, schedule and cash integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
  • Work with the team to prepare and package customer orders in a timely manner to maximize customer service expectations and results
  • Understand financial reporting to include analyzing profit and loss statements and affecting change to capture and capitalize on opportunities
  • Collaborate with Restaurant Manager in the efforts of talent acquisition

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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