Restaurant Assistant Manager

Circle K • McAllen, TX

5d

About The Position

The Restaurant Assistant Manager assists the Restaurant Manager with daily restaurant operations and supervises the team when the Restaurant Manager is absent. The role leads and coaches restaurant team members, partners with the management team, and helps maintain company and brand operating standards so guests leave satisfied. The position supports food quality and safety, guest service, team training, housekeeping, cash and inventory controls, administrative tasks, and restaurant financial and operational performance. Full-time availability is required during all hours of operation, including at least one hour before opening and after closing.

Requirements

• Full-time availability during all hours of operation, including at least one hour pre-opening and post-closing.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead team members.
• Integrity and ability to keep commitments.
• Positive attitude.
• Focus on achieving results while having fun.
• Ability to gain control during stressful situations.
• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to work well with others or independently.
• Frequently bend, twist at the waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk.
• Occasionally climb and descend ladders.
• Ability to tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises.
• Ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for an entire shift, including reaching overhead.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50+ lbs. occasionally, including lifting from ground to overhead.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, fast, and friendly guest service; coach and correct team members.
• Conduct second interviews for team members and shift leads.
• Maintain a clean restaurant, assign housekeeping and shift duties, and follow up to ensure they are completed.
• Direct the team and ensure food is prepared and served according to brand, company, and health department regulations.
• Coach team members on food preparation and production management guidelines.
• Share relevant information with team members and assist with training on new products.
• Place campaign materials upon request.
• Ensure product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met.
• Monitor the accuracy of cash, sales, and inventory control records throughout the shift.
• Complete end-of-shift and end-of-day paperwork and counts, and communicate discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.
• When the Restaurant Manager is absent, complete required daily, weekly, and end-of-period paperwork, inventory and cash counts, truck orders, and other administrative duties.
• Maintain a safe environment for team members and guests by following government laws and safety codes.
• Complete incident reports in accordance with the 5-minute rule policy.
• Partner with the Restaurant Manager and take ownership of financial and operational metrics to support restaurant profitability.
• Model the company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, and Play to Win.

Benefits

• Unlimited tip pooling
• Medical, dental, vision, term life, and AD&D plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Short-term disability
• Vacation paid time off
• Company holidays paid at time and a half
• Matching 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock purchase plan
• Employee discount program
• Discount meal benefit
• Wellness plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed