Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Assistant Manager to lead our restaurant team to success! This pivotal role combines hands-on management with strategic oversight, ensuring exceptional customer service, efficient operations, and a vibrant dining experience. As an Assistant Manager, you will inspire staff, uphold food safety standards, and drive profitability through effective team leadership and operational excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for hospitality, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a lively, customer-focused setting.
Duties
- Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service delivery from kitchen to front-of-house.
- Lead and motivate staff through effective training, coaching, and development to maintain high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.
- Manage shift schedules, monitor performance, and supervise team members to foster a positive work environment.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, proper food handling procedures, and cleanliness standards across all areas of the restaurant.
- Oversee inventory control processes, including ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and minimizing waste to optimize profitability.
- Handle cash transactions accurately using POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS; perform cash handling duties with integrity.
- Assist in managing budgets, analyzing profit and loss statements, and implementing strategies for revenue growth.
- Support catering events, banquet services, or special functions as needed to enhance guest experiences.
- Participate in interviewing prospective team members and contribute to staff training & development initiatives.
Skills
- Proven experience in quick service & fast food restaurant management or casual dining environments with supervising responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking processes, and food safety management practices.
- Expertise in POS systems including Aloha POS and Micros POS; proficient in cash handling and transaction processing.
- Excellent team management skills with experience in staff training, supervising teams, and leadership roles within hospitality or food service industries.
- Deep understanding of inventory control, food production workflows, and kitchen management practices.
- Ability to analyze profit & loss statements and implement cost-control measures effectively.
- Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on hospitality excellence across diverse dining formats such as casual dining or hotel restaurants.
- Experience managing shift operations efficiently while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
- Strong communication skills for interviewing candidates and training staff effectively.
- Knowledge of catering operations, banquet services, bar experiences including barista or coffee expertise is a plus.
Join us if you're passionate about leading vibrant teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment! We value energetic leaders who are committed to delivering memorable dining experiences while driving operational success through innovation and teamwork. All roles are paid positions that offer opportunities for growth within the hospitality industry—your next adventure starts here!
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have bartending experience?
Experience:
- Full Service Restaurant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
