Manager in Training

SLIM CHICKENS•Fayetteville, AR

33d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Slim Chickens is a rapidly growing brand known for its hand-made food and bold ambition. We focus on quality ingredients and craft, extending that same care to employee development. This role is for individuals with hustle, heart, and an entrepreneurial spirit, offering an opportunity to prove oneself and shape a career. The team values real connection, fast work, big thinking, and making an impact. Employees are trusted to make decisions, empowered to own their work, and are part of a crew driving the brand forward. The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing daily restaurant operations to ensure outstanding guest service, overseeing Shift Leaders and hourly staff. In the General Manager's absence, the Assistant Manager is the highest-ranking member of the management team, with direct responsibility for financial results, operations, staff development, customer service, and compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read, write and verbally communicate well.
Proficient math skills and comfort with numbers.
Proficient computer skills.
Demonstrates maturity and professional demeanor at all times.
Friendly, outgoing personality.
Well-groomed, professional appearance.
Positive attitude and self-disciplined.

Responsibilities

Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure Company standards for quality food, service and sanitation are met.
Manage and supervise Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
Assign and direct daily work responsibilities for staff.
Order inventory for all areas and operations to ensure restaurant is stocked with appropriate levels of product.
Reconcile cash registers at open and close of each shift.
Maintain all records as required by Company policies and procedures, and in compliance with state and federal law.
Maintain staff compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards and specifications.
Maintain staff compliance with state and federal laws governing safety and food handling.
Recruit, interview, select and hire quality staff for all positions.
Conduct orientation and train Shift Leaders and other hourly staff to ensure employees perform their respective jobs.
Perform performance reviews of Shift Leaders at General Manager’s request and other hourly staff on regular basis.
Provide ongoing feedback, coaching and counseling to Shift Leaders and hourly staff regarding areas such as production, efficiency and professionalism.
Perform counseling, disciplinary action or termination of employment of Shift Leaders and other hourly staff.
Recommend any promotion, advancement, or other status change of Shift Leaders and other hourly staff to General Manager.
Adjust work schedules and hours of work of Shift Leaders and hourly staff, as needed, to ensure all shifts are covered.
Recommend any scheduling or shift changes to General Manager.
Approve overtime as necessary for hourly staff.
Display exemplary and professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Listen and communicate effectively with General Manager, Shift Leaders and hourly staff, guests, vendors and the community.
Conduct management and staff meetings, as directed by General Manager.
Follow General Manager’s direction and accomplish objectives set by General Manager.
Review objectives with Shift Leaders and hourly staff as necessary.
Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities as necessary.
Resolve employee complaints, questions or concerns as necessary.
Has a thorough understanding of Slim Chickens' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, safety) and recognizes the responsibility to stay updated on these systems and the role this position plays in supporting them.
Performs other duties as may be necessary in support of business objectives.