Assistant Manager

Taco Bell (Southern Multifoods, Inc.)•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Manager assists with management responsibilities and ensures the efficiency and quality of restaurant operations. The role works under general supervision and involves continuous contact with customers and employees. Training normally takes eight to eighteen months to gain job knowledge. The position supervises Shift Leaders and Team Members when the Assistant Manager is the manager in charge (MIC). The restaurant is operated by an independent Taco Bell franchisee, which is the employer if hired.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Be clean, neat, and well groomed.
Have good interpersonal communication skills for working with customers and employees.
Have a basic understanding of fast-food operations, production procedures, and deployment procedures.
Be able to master cash control and understand and ensure adherence to Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Hospitality guidelines.
Understand basic sales forecasting and scheduling, cost control, inventory, profit and loss statements, and personnel administration.
Be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Have good hearing to work with customers and fellow employees and to work the drive-through when necessary.
Have good vision to observe store dynamics and operate kitchen equipment safely.
Be honest, assertive, and aggressive while remaining well mannered.
Be attentive to detail, cope with pressure, and remain calm in challenging situations.
Be able to work as a team member and perform duties with minimal disruption to customers or fellow employees.
Be able to tolerate standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and stooping during 90% of shift time.
Have good manual dexterity to work rapidly and accurately during rush periods.
Be able to work as part of a team to provide consistent customer satisfaction through excellent quality, service, and cleanliness.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with management of all restaurant operations.
Ensure customer satisfaction through quick, efficient service and quality products.
Maintain excellence in quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality, and help create a positive, cooperative atmosphere among employees and customers.
Assist with hiring, training, and reviewing employee performance.
Perform accounting responsibilities and prepare reports for submission to the home office.
Administer the ACT program.
Prepare customer orders quickly, according to specifications, and with the highest possible quality.
Prioritize work by serving customers first, then maintaining the dining room, and then maintaining the work area.
Operate and maintain knowledge of all kitchen and other restaurant equipment.
Acknowledge and speak with customers in a friendly and courteous manner when possible.
Report needed equipment or facility repairs to the Maintenance Department.
Supervise Shift Leaders and Team Members when serving as MIC.