Assistant Restaurant Manager

Valor Hospitality Partners•Cloudland Rising Fawn, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Manager supervises restaurant associates and shift operations, assists with restaurant administration, and supports guest satisfaction, quality service, compliance with policies and procedures, and financial goals. The role coordinates with kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations, safety, sanitation, and hospitality standards. It also supports associate hiring, scheduling, training, development, coaching, and performance management under the guidance of the restaurant management team. The Assistant Restaurant Manager may serve as manager on duty and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Two- to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience.
At least two years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
Basic knowledge of restaurant operations.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to delegate, manage manpower, and establish priorities consistent with department and hotel objectives.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to operate the department within the guidelines of the Foundation Document.
Ability to communicate professionally and positively with guests and fellow associates.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets.

Responsibilities

Supervise restaurant shift operations and liaise with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations, compliance with procedures and safety regulations, and quality service and hospitality.
Supervise restaurant associates, including interviewing, recommending hires, scheduling, training, developing, empowering, coaching, counseling, recommending performance reviews, resolving problems, communicating openly, and recommending discipline with guidance from restaurant management.
Create, recommend, and implement promotions, displays, buffet presentations, and ideas to attract in-house guests and increase the local market share.
Follow alcoholic beverage commission regulations to avoid legal challenges.
Maximize bar profitability through portion control and monitoring charge accuracy.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures.
Supervise restaurant equipment maintenance to protect assets, secure revenues, comply with legal regulations, and ensure quality service.
Investigate and resolve guest needs, inquiries, comments, and problems to provide a quality experience and support future sales.
Update the cash management system and compile, generate, and prepare reports to support restaurant administration.
Supervise restaurant maintenance and sanitation during the shift.
Perform special projects and other assigned responsibilities; may serve as manager on duty.