Assistant Manager

Habit Burger & Grill • Ashburn, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager works closely with the General Manager to support all daily restaurant operations and coordinate communication and teamwork within the management team. The role helps the restaurant meet its goals and maintain and grow sales by consistently delivering an exceptional, quality customer experience.

The Assistant Manager supports the recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of front-of-house and back-of-house team members; oversees restaurant shifts; maintains food quality, availability, cleanliness, and safety; and helps manage inventory, orders, invoices, schedules, labor, and food costs. The position also supports adherence to company standards, health regulations, and applicable labor laws. Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and training may be required. The job description notes that other related duties may be assigned to meet the organization’s needs.

Requirements

• 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 restaurant concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of general business practices.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills and computer competency.
• Customer-service focus.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent leadership qualities and professionalism.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds, with the ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive-motion tasks.
• Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of experience in a related food service management position preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding front-of-house and back-of-house team members.
• Assist with and supervise team member training and development.
• Ensure food preparation procedures are followed and quality food is delivered consistently.
• Communicate and train team members and shift leaders on changes to procedures, processes, products, promotions, or equipment.
• Conduct succession-planning one-on-ones with designated team members.
• Ensure team members comply with personal safety, food safety, sanitation, hygiene, appearance, and uniform standards.
• Manage daily restaurant shift operations, including opening, closing, and mid shifts.
• Increase sales through guest satisfaction and prompt resolution of problems.
• Ensure food quality and availability.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stocking throughout the restaurant.
• Conduct and manage inventory; place food orders and process invoices.
• Track and manage labor and food costs to meet restaurant goals.
• Assist in preparing team member work schedules.
• Maintain restaurant equipment in working order and request service or repairs when needed.
• Maintain food safety, personal safety, and sanitation standards according to health department regulations and company standards.
• Monitor adherence to applicable labor laws.
• Complete other projects or duties as assigned by the Restaurant General Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Vacation pay and sick time.
• Quarterly bonus programs for managers.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Referral bonus programs.
• Employee meal program.
• Employee discounts on other food items, both on and off shift.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Free food.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED