Assistant Manager

Southern Multifoods•Garland, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Manager assists with management responsibilities and helps ensure the efficiency and quality of all restaurant operations. The role supports customer satisfaction through quick, efficient service and quality products, and promotes excellence in quality, service, and cleanliness. The Assistant Manager helps maintain a positive, cooperative atmosphere among employees and customers, and must understand and operate all restaurant equipment. The position works under general supervision and involves continuous contact with customers and employees. Normally, eight to eighteen months are required to gain job knowledge. The franchisee—not Taco Bell Corp. or its affiliates—is the employer and sets its own wage and benefit programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Maintain a clean, neat, and well-groomed appearance.
Good interpersonal communication skills for working with customers and employees.
Basic understanding of fast food operations, production procedures, and deployment procedures.
Ability to master cash control and ensure adherence to Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Hospitality guidelines.
Understanding of sales forecasting and scheduling, cost control, inventory, profit and loss statements, and personnel administration.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Good hearing to work with customers and fellow employees and to work the drive-through when necessary.
Good vision to observe store dynamics and operate kitchen equipment safely.
Honesty.
Ability to be assertive and aggressive while remaining well mannered.
Ability to pay attention to detail, cope with pressure, and remain calm in challenging situations.
Ability to work as a team member and perform duties with minimal disruption to customers or fellow employees.
Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs., and stoop during 90% of shift time.
Good manual dexterity to work rapidly and accurately during rush periods.

Responsibilities

Assist with management of all restaurant operations.
Help ensure customer satisfaction by providing quick, efficient service and quality products.
Maintain high standards of quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
Promote a positive and cooperative atmosphere among employees and customers.
Supervise Shift Leaders and Team Members when acting as Manager in Charge (MIC).
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 all kitchen equipment and maintain knowledge of its operation.
Acknowledge and speak with customers in a friendly and courteous manner when possible.
Report needed equipment or facility repairs to the Maintenance Department.
Work as part of a team to provide consistent customer satisfaction through excellent quality, service, and cleanliness.