Restaurant Store Assistant

Circle K•Little River, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Assistant Manager assists the Restaurant Manager with the restaurant’s daily operations and supervises the team in the manager’s absence. The role leads and coaches Restaurant Team Members and works with the management team to uphold company and brand operating standards and provide guest satisfaction. The assistant manager helps ensure food quality and safety, accurate cash and inventory controls, compliance with safety requirements, and achievement of financial and operational targets. When the Restaurant Manager is absent, the assistant manager also completes required administrative and inventory duties. The role requires availability during all operating hours, plus at least one hour before opening and after closing. Work involves frequent standing and walking, food-service equipment and temperature conditions, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items.

Requirements

Full-time availability during all hours of operation, including at least one hour before opening and after closing.
Valid state driver's license.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and lead team members.
Acts with integrity and keeps 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.
Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises.
Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects by hand for the entire shift, including reaching overhead.
Frequently push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds or more, including lifting from ground to overhead.

Responsibilities

Provide fast, friendly guest service and coach or correct team members as needed.
Conduct second interviews for team members and shift leads.
Maintain a clean restaurant by performing housekeeping duties, assigning shift tasks, and following up on their completion.
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 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 cash, sales, and inventory control records throughout the shift; complete required end-of-shift and end-of-day paperwork and counts, and report discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.
When the Restaurant Manager is absent, complete daily, weekly, and end-of-period paperwork, inventory and cash counts, truck orders, and other required administrative duties.
Maintain a safe environment for team members and guests by following government laws and safety codes.
Complete incident reports according to the five-minute rule policy.
Partner with the Restaurant Manager and take ownership of financial and operational metrics to help ensure restaurant profitability.
Demonstrate the company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, and Play to Win.