Assistant Manager

Habit Burger & Grill•St. George, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Habit Burger & Grill, our secret ingredient is simple—our people! From our crave-worthy, made-to-order menu to the warm smiles behind the counter, everything we do is powered by passion, pride, and a commitment to excellence. For over 50 years, we’ve been serving up more than just delicious food—we’ve been building a culture rooted in quality, teamwork, and opportunity. That’s why we’ve earned the title of “Best Tasting Burger in America”—because we never compromise on flavor, service, or heart. What truly sets us apart? The Habit Difference. It’s our people-first philosophy that fuels everything we do. We believe great guest service starts with a well-trained, respected team—one that’s empowered to grow, lead, and thrive. When you join our team, we invest in you. Our hands-on training goes beyond the “how” to explain the “why,” helping you build confidence and leadership skills from day one. With a clear career path, ongoing support, and a strong promote-from-within culture, we’re here to help you grow personally and professionally. At Habit Burger & Grill, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a culture that’s passionate about food, service, and your future.

Requirements

2-4 year of experience in related food service management position preferred.
High school degree or equivalent preferred.
Food Manager Certification and/or ServSafe Manager Certificate required.
Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule based on restaurant needs.
Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, conferences, and training.
Strong knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures in a restaurant.
Basic knowledge of general business practices.
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic math skills and computer competency.
Customer service focused and oriented.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of FOH & BOH Team Members.
Assist and supervise the training and development of FOH & BOH Team Members.
Uphold food preparation specifics by ensuring standard operational procedures are followed for consistent delivery of quality food items.
Communicate, train, and educate Team Members and Shift Leaders on all changes or new procedures, processes, products, promotions, or equipment introduced to the restaurant.
Conduct Succession Planning 1-on-1s with designated Team Members.
Ensure Team Members comply with all established standards, including personal safety, food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform.
Manage daily operations of a restaurant shift.
Increase sales by ensuring guest satisfaction and prompt problem resolution.
Ensure food quality and availability.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stocking in all areas of the restaurant.
Assist in the development of Team Members.
Maintain and build sales.
Conducting and managing inventory.
Placing food orders and processing invoices.
Track and manage labor and food costs to meet restaurant goals.
Assist in the preparation of work schedules for Team Members.
Manage daily operations of opening, closing and mid shifts.
Maintain restaurant equipment in working order and request service or repair for issues.
Directly responsible for maintaining food safety, personal safety, and sanitation standards for the restaurant according to health department regulations and company standards.
Comply with and maintain personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform standards for all Team Members.
Monitor adherence to all applicable labor laws.
Other projects/duties as assigned by the Restaurant General Manager.