Assistant Restaurant Manager

Perkins•Sedalia, MO

About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Manager assists the General Manager with restaurant operations and with achieving planned sales and profit levels by implementing and enforcing company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. The role provides direction to restaurant staff to support guest satisfaction, consistent execution of duties, and a quality work environment. The position supports staffing, employee development, financial oversight, food safety, inventory, facility upkeep, and service and productivity standards. The Assistant Restaurant Manager performs and can assist with all restaurant positions, completes University of Perkins coursework, and earns and maintains ServSafe certification.

Requirements

One to two years of previous experience in a supervisory role.
High school diploma.
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, and to work in the space provided with a high level of mobility and flexibility.
Ability to fit through openings 30 inches wide and reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet.
Ability to carry food trays weighing 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in the food service industry.
Some college education or a degree.

Responsibilities

Assist the General Manager with planning and analyzing administrative and operational manpower.
Help achieve planned profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
Oversee proper handling of cash, credit card information, gift cards, and guest-check payments.
Assist with restaurant manpower planning and the development and training of employees, including subordinate managers.
Assist the General Manager 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 for all positions in the restaurant.
Ensure menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly and 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 scheduling and staffing sufficient numbers of well-trained 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 in accordance with company guidelines through proper ordering and efficient usage and yield practices.
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

Educational assistance with DeVry University, including a complimentary laptop; immediate family members are also eligible.
Competitive pay with a service award incentive.
Daily pay access through Daily Pay.
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.