Assistant Manager

Zaxbys•Ocala, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who is ready to lead, grow, and help build a team people are proud to be part of. This is not just a position for someone who wants to run shifts. We are looking for someone who wants to move up, develop others, and build a long-term career in restaurant leadership. The right person brings positive energy, strong communication, accountability, and a willingness to jump in wherever the team needs them. Our culture is built around teamwork, urgency, organization, recognition, and doing things the right way. We believe great leaders set the tone, communicate the game plan, coach in the moment, and never ask the team to do something they would not do themselves.

Requirements

Previous restaurant, retail, hospitality, or leadership experience preferred
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
Ability to complete required training and certification programs
Willingness to learn every area of the restaurant
Desire to grow into additional leadership opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead organized, energetic, and successful shifts
Communicate a clear game plan so every team member knows their role
Coach, train, and develop team members throughout each shift
Recognize great performance and address missed expectations quickly
Create a positive, respectful, and team-focused work environment
Deliver fast, accurate, and friendly service to every guest
Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, safety, and organization
Monitor speed of service, labor, waste, guest satisfaction, and daily performance goals
Ensure the restaurant stays ready for inspections, visits, and busy periods
Handle cash, safe counts, deposits, inventory, and administrative tasks accurately
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development
Help identify future leaders and prepare them for their next opportunity
Step into any position when needed and lead from the front
Address problems when they happen instead of allowing them to grow
Support the General Manager with staffing, scheduling, accountability, and store results