Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager

CHOPT is a vibrant and innovative fast-casual restaurant known for serving some of the best-tasting salads available. Founded on the principles of quality, diversity, and passion, CHOPT has established itself as a leader in healthy dining by carefully selecting the freshest and highest quality ingredients and assembling a talented team that shares their dedication to health and flavor. As a company, CHOPT not only delivers delicious meals but also aims to build healthy futures in communities across their locations by promoting wellness and sustainability. With an emphasis on community involvement and a strong company culture, CHOPT has quickly grown and continues to set the standard in the healthy fast-casual dining segment. The restaurant operates on core values that guide every aspect of their business: generosity, innovation, urgency in service, and a commitment to excellence in taste and customer experience. These values create a positive environment where employees thrive and customers enjoy exceptional dining experiences.

The Senior Assistant Manager position at CHOPT is a full-time role offering base compensation between $20.00 and $24.00 per hour, with a typical workload of 45 hours per week which may include overtime depending on business needs. This role is pivotal in supporting restaurant operations and the General Manager by fostering an inclusive and positive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. The Senior Assistant Manager plays a key role in delivering outstanding customer service and hospitality while coaching and training hourly staff to ensure ongoing talent development within the organization. In this position, you will oversee and maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensure safe working conditions to minimize accidents, and represent the CHOPT brand with professionalism and integrity. Administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, payroll processing, inventory management, and ordering will also fall under your purview.

Candidates in this role will participate in a comprehensive five-week Management in Training program, followed by a year-long development path designed to enhance leadership and operational skills. This structured career advancement opportunity supports fast growth within the company and helps individuals develop into future leaders. CHOPT values the diversity and inclusivity of its team and strongly encourages applicants from various backgrounds including people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, non-binary individuals, veterans, parents, and people with disabilities. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process. Located in New York, NY, this position requires the ability to commute and relocate to the area before starting work. With a strong support system, competitive pay, extensive benefits, and clear career pathways, CHOPT offers an engaging and rewarding work environment for those passionate about food, health, and leadership.