Assistant Manager FOH - Huntington Beach

Fogo de Chão • Huntington Beach, CA

2d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Fogo de Chão is hiring a Restaurant Assistant Manager to help deliver an unforgettable dining experience while supporting the restaurant team and its operations. The role advises and supervises team members, supports hiring and development, manages guest reservations and wait times, and works to ensure guest satisfaction and safety. It also involves responsibility for inventory, forecasting, targets, food-handler certification compliance, safety procedures, and EcoSure program management. Occasional travel is required.

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.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• High endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and handle high-stress situations.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of churrasco and churrascaria cuisine knowledge 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 safety policies and procedures and ensure they are followed.
• Ensure the safety of guests and team members.

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