The Assistant Manager is responsible for everything that happens during their shift and works toward company goals, including controlling inventory, labor, and cash costs while providing excellent customer service. The role sets an example by following company policies and procedures and holding team members accountable. Assistant Managers help create a fun, energetic team that meets goals and standards. Manager trainees learn how to contribute to company profitability; staff, train, and lead teams; apply hiring and marketing practices; track and report food cost variance; meet and schedule labor requirements; conduct team meetings; and manage different temperaments. Training is paid and includes videos, coaching guides, quizzes, and on-the-job training. The company describes opportunities for advancement to General Manager, District Manager, franchisee, or Manager of Corporate Operations. The work includes store operations and may involve standing and walking for extended periods, stocking and preparing products, operating store equipment, cleaning, and handling deliveries of supplies. Working conditions may include varying weather, temperatures from 33 degrees in the cooler to 90 degrees or higher in some work areas, food odors, cornmeal dust, confined spaces, hot surfaces and products, sharp edges, and moving mechanical parts. Physical tasks may include lifting cases up to 50 pounds, carrying products, pushing or pulling trays or trash cans, occasional stair or ladder climbing, bending, crouching, squatting, and frequent reaching and hand use.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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