Assistant Restaurant Manager
About The Position
As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you assist the General Manager with restaurant operations and with achieving planned sales and profit levels by implementing, managing, and enforcing company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. You provide direction to restaurant staff to support guest satisfaction, ensure employees perform their duties, and maintain a quality work environment. The role involves supporting staffing, training, financial controls, food preparation and safety, inventory, facility and equipment management, and operational performance. The position requires completing University of Perkins coursework and maintaining ServSafe certification. Work includes extensive standing and operating a cash register, exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors, and physical activity such as bending, reaching, walking, carrying trays, and lifting. Irregular hours and pressure during busy periods may be required.
Requirements
- One to two years of previous experience in a supervisory role; food service experience is preferred.
- High school diploma.
- Effectively communicate with employees, guests, and vendors in person and by telephone.
- Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Complete University of Perkins coursework.
- Achieve and maintain ServSafe certification.
- Meet physical requirements including extensive standing, bending, reaching, walking, carrying trays weighing 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet, fit through openings 30 inches wide, and maintain a high level of mobility and flexibility in the available space.
- Be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure or stress during busy periods.
Nice To Haves
- Some college or a degree is preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience in the food service industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the General Manager in planning and analyzing administration, operations, and manpower.
- Help achieve planned profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
- Ensure proper handling of cash, credit card information, gift cards, and guest-check payments.
- Assist with restaurant manpower planning and ensure sufficient development and training for employees, including subordinate managers.
- Assist with recruitment, interviewing and selecting employees, training, and new-hire orientation.
- Attend University of Perkins and successfully complete all coursework.
- Achieve and maintain ServSafe certification.
- Perform and assist with functions across all restaurant positions.
- Ensure menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner according to established procedures and standards.
- Ensure managers and team members monitor food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce food-borne illness risks.
- Ensure productivity and service standards through appropriate scheduling and staffing of trained, productive employees.
- Manage the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and compliance with safety and sanitation requirements.
- Maintain appropriate food and non-food inventory levels through correct ordering, efficient usage, and yield application.
- Anticipate, identify, and correct operational system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate financial data for payroll, cash and receipts, productivity, food costs, fund security, and operating expenses; prepare and review financial reports.
- Attend scheduled restaurant and regional team meetings and make presentations to peers and management as requested.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 401(k) company match
- Performance-based bonus
- Competitive salary and pay
- Service Award Incentive
- Educational assistance through DeVry University, including a complimentary laptop; immediate family members are also eligible
- Daily Pay access
- Flexible schedule
- Meal discounts and complimentary pancakes
- Employee discount program
- Training and development
- Career advancement pathway
- Three college credit hours for completing manager training
- Wellness resources
- Free food and snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
