Asst Restaurant Manager - Mercedes, TX

Church's Chicken is a longstanding quick service restaurant chain with over 60 years of history. Known for its commitment to delivering real comfort food, Church's Chicken stands apart by providing a welcoming, supportive, and growth-oriented environment for its employees. The company prides itself on being a place where hardworking individuals can build a rewarding career and move forward professionally by serving others. Church's Chicken emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement, fostering an atmosphere that values diversity and equality. As an equal opportunity employer, Church's Chicken maintains a hiring process free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected under applicable law. The restaurant operates within a fast-paced, dynamic environment where teamwork and dedication are essential for success. The culture is deeply rooted in delivering exceptional guest experiences through consistent, high-quality food and hospitality. This culture is supported by a strong emphasis on training, professional development, and supportive leadership.

The Assistant General Restaurant Manager role at Church's Chicken is a pivotal position directly supporting the Restaurant General Manager to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable operations. This role involves hands-on involvement in daily activities and requires a keen understanding of restaurant management, team leadership, and operational standards. The Assistant General Manager assists with staffing management, scheduling, training, and coaching to build high-performing teams that align with the company’s quality and service standards. They monitor financial performance, analyze profit and loss statements, and take steps to meet or exceed sales targets, ensuring the restaurant remains a vibrant and profitable business unit. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations is a critical responsibility, along with maintaining health, safety, and sanitation standards at all times. The role also involves frequent interactions with employees and guests, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset. The Assistant General Manager plays a key part in maintaining a clean, safe, and positive environment that enhances guest satisfaction and supports team morale.

Key components of this role include delivering consistent product quality, efficient administration of operational paperwork, oversight of inventory accuracy, and adherence to company policies. The Assistant General Manager must be flexible, willing to work a minimum of 40 hours per week including weekends, and prepared to assist staff during peak business hours. The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including conflict resolution, employee development, and fostering a collaborative work environment. They must also embody Church's Chicken’s values, leading by example and prioritizing guest satisfaction with a sense of urgency and dedication.

This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a challenging but rewarding management path within a well-established restaurant brand known for its heritage and commitment to employee growth. The role is critical for helping Church's Chicken maintain its reputation for quality and excellence while advancing the career goals of the individual through meaningful responsibilities and leadership development. If you are passionate about the restaurant industry, enjoy leading teams, and are ready to contribute to a company with a rich history and vibrant future, then this position is an excellent match.