Assistant Restaurant Manager

Perkins • Lady Lake, FL

5d • $50,765 - $59,000

About The Position

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Perkins, you will 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 will direct restaurant staff to support guest satisfaction, ensure employees carry out their duties, and promote a quality work environment.

The role includes supporting staffing, hiring, training, financial controls, food safety, inventory, equipment and facility management, and compliance with service and productivity standards. You will complete University of Perkins coursework and maintain ServSafe certification. The position requires performing or assisting with functions across restaurant roles and working irregular hours under pressure during busy periods.

Requirements

• One to two years of previous experience in a supervisory role; food service industry experience preferred.
• High school diploma; some college or a degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, guests, and vendors in person and by telephone.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work irregular hours under heavy pressure or stress during busy times.
• Ability to stand extensively without breaks and operate a cash register.
• Ability to bend, reach, and walk; reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet; and move with a high level of mobility and flexibility in the space provided.
• Ability to fit through openings 30 inches wide.
• Ability to carry food trays weighing 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold, and odors.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or a degree.
• Previous supervisory experience in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in planning and analyzing restaurant 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.
• Plan and analyze restaurant staffing; support the development and training of employees, including subordinate managers.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing and selecting candidates, 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 risk factors.
• Ensure productivity and service standards through scheduling and staffing sufficient numbers 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 food and non-food inventory levels according to company guidelines through proper ordering, efficient usage, and yield application.
• Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate financial data, including 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

• Educational assistance through DeVry University, including a complimentary laptop; immediate family members are also eligible.
• Competitive pay with a service award incentive.
• Daily Pay access to get paid daily.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Flexible schedule.
• Pancakes and meal discounts.
• Employee discount program.
• Development pathway for career growth.
• Three college credit hours for completing manager training.

What This Job Offers

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