Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Ottawa, KS

19d

About The Position

Restaurant Assistant Managers help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant. They assist in leading staff, managing processes, and executing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. The role involves supporting the Restaurant Manager with daily operations, reporting, staffing, food preparation, and facility upkeep in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of restaurant management experience.
At least 1 year managing operations with annual sales volume of $1 million or more.
At least 1 year affecting and deciphering budgets and profit and loss statements.
At least 1 year supervising and training 5–10 or more employees.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus.
Strong customer service, rapport-building, salesmanship, and operational coordination skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
Effective teamwork skills.
Ability to work days, afternoons, evenings, nights, occasional overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility through equipment and facilities maintenance and compliance with food safety procedures.
Drive sales through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation.
Assist the Restaurant Manager with task execution and completion, scheduling, cash integrity, and daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
Work with the team to prepare and package customer orders promptly and meet customer service expectations.
Analyze profit and loss statements and act on opportunities to improve financial results.
Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager on talent acquisition.