Assistant Restaurant Manager

Perkins • Fergus Falls, MN

11d

About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Manager assists 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. The role provides direction to restaurant staff to support guest satisfaction, completion of employee duties, and a quality work environment.

The Assistant Restaurant Manager helps plan and analyze staffing and operations, supports recruitment and employee development, and ensures food quality, safety, service, productivity, and facility standards. The position is also accountable for cash and payment handling, inventory, accurate financial data, and reviewing financial reports. The manager attends University of Perkins and completes its coursework, maintains ServSafe certification, and participates in restaurant and regional meetings.

Perkins describes itself as a restaurant and bakery business focused on personalized service, homestyle food, and guest satisfaction. The company offers a development pathway and training opportunities for employees.

Requirements

• One to two years of previous experience in a supervisory role; food service experience is preferred.
• 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 reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet.
• Ability to work with a high level of mobility and flexibility in the space provided and fit through openings 30 inches wide.
• Ability to carry trays of food 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 administration, restaurant operations, and staffing needs.
• Work toward planned profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
• Handle cash, credit card information, gift cards, and other payment-related matters properly.
• Support employee development and training, including training for subordinate managers.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, selection, 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 restaurant positions.
• Ensure menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure managers and team members monitor food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce food-borne illness risk.
• Schedule and staff enough well-trained and productive employees to meet productivity and service standards.
• 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 system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate financial data, including payroll, cash and receipts, productivity, food costs, security of funds, 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.
• Training and development.
• Wellness resources.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Performance-based bonus and service award incentive.
• Educational assistance through DeVry University, including a complimentary laptop; immediate family members are also eligible.
• Daily pay through Daily Pay.
• Flexible schedule.
• Complimentary pancakes and meal discounts.
• Employee discount program.
• Career development pathway.
• Three college credit hours for completing manager training.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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