Co-Manager

Little Caesars•Weatherford, OK

About The Position

The Co-Manager is responsible for restaurant operations during assigned shifts, including supervising team members and staffing levels, ensuring quality food preparation, safety and sanitation, and housekeeping. The role sets expectations for teamwork and productivity and ensures standards for cleanliness, organization, food quality, speed, and accuracy are achieved. The Co-Manager ensures team members fulfill their responsibilities and meet job expectations. The Co-Manager leads shift execution, supports team member development, and contributes to financial performance. The position works closely with the General Manager, keeps them informed of significant issues and positive events, and takes corrective action or suggests alternatives when needed. With input and approval from the General Manager or upper management, the role may participate in applicant screening, employee training, work planning and direction, performance appraisal, rewards and discipline, and complaint resolution.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent is recommended.
One to two years of supervisory experience in food service is recommended.
Skills to manage and control food costs, labor costs, and expenses to meet financial goals.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and foster teamwork.
Strong leadership skills, including role modeling teamwork, attention to detail, quality control, and appropriate interactions with members, guests, and team members.
Experience supervising and training staff, including safety training.
Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and delegate work.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
Knowledge of Word and Excel and general computer functions.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Own shift operations, including opening and closing the restaurant and working as a manager on shift.
Complete daily checklists and use tools to support high-performing shifts.
Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and set daily and shift goals.
Conduct shift huddles and communicate with team members.
Monitor daily cash management and handle guest interactions.
Lead the culture, service model, and core values during each shift.
Maintain safety and security during assigned shifts.
Support team member and manager training, accountability, and development through documentation, training, and shift coaching.
Assess team member performance and provide feedback to team members and the General Manager.
Support recruiting through applicant screening and initial interviews.
Use deployment charts every shift.
Manage speed of service and quote times, labor, food cost, waste, and inventory during assigned shifts.
Support ordering and inventory management, and maintain and manage equipment.
Keep the General Manager promptly and fully informed of problems, significant matters, and positive events; take corrective action or suggest alternatives where appropriate.
Create a positive working environment and maintain cooperative relationships that support employee morale, productivity, and efficiency.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws, including, with management input and approval, screening applicants, training employees, planning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.