Assistant Manager FOH - Atlanta, GA

Fogo de Chão • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fogo de Chão is hiring a Restaurant Assistant Manager to help deliver an unforgettable dining experience while caring for team members, guests, and the community. The role involves supervising and developing restaurant team members, managing guest reservations and wait times, supporting guest satisfaction and safety, and overseeing operational functions such as inventory, forecasting, and food handler certifications. The manager also promotes recognition, sustainability-related EcoSure program management, and adherence to safety policies and procedures.

The position requires five years of restaurant operations experience. Three years of churrasco and churrascaria cuisine knowledge is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree in hotel or restaurant management is desirable. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Occasional travel is required. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and have the endurance and mental acuity to manage conflict and high-stress situations.

Requirements

• Five years of restaurant operations experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Have the endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of knowledge of churrasco and churrascaria cuisine preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable.
• Aloha Point of Sale experience preferred.
• Hotschedules experience preferred.
• Workday experience preferred.
• GuestBridge experience preferred.
• MenuLink experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and supervise restaurant team members.
• Attract, develop, and retain restaurant team members.
• Use GuestBridge/OpenTable to manage guest reservations and wait times.
• Ensure employees have completed and hold unexpired food handler certifications.
• Promote a Culture of Recognition (OZ Principle).
• Ensure guest satisfaction and resolve guest concerns.
• Manage inventory, forecasting, and target setting.
• Promote EcoSure program management and action plans.
• Communicate and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of guests and team members.
• Help ensure guests are satisfied with their experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members, available on the first of the month following their start date.
• Company-paid life insurance where allowed.
• Company-paid short-term disability where allowed.
• Voluntary benefits package including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, permanent life, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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