Assistant Manager

We are always looking to grow our team and we happily accept applications on a rolling basis. As an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered based on position needs and requirements, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All applicants must meet job requirements and be committed to working a minimum of a year.

Benefits to working at Hometown Café and Poké Bar include:

• Starting wages above state minimum
• A meal on us during your shift
• Periodic team events (dinners, activities, and more)
• Continuous on-the-job training and development
• Exposure to business building and working in the start-up environment

As a member of the Hometown team, you will bring a positive attitude and be willing to help with any task, no matter how big or small. We are a tight-knit family that is passionate about the Hometown values, serving quality food, and providing great customer service. We hope you’ll fit right into our weird, but loving family and embody our same values.

Assistant Manager

Full-time (40 to 50 hrs/wk)

Hometown Cafe & Poké Bar is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our tight knit team and grow with our business. This position is a stepping stone towards becoming a store manager and ultimately, a general business manager. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, committed to delivering exceptional customer service, have a strong sense of urgency, be comfortable directing a team, and have a positive attitude. To apply, please include a resume, cover letter, and three references.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Effectively running designated shift and performing any and all duties to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant and/or food truck
• Ensuring food safety, quality and accuracy of orders
• Effectively handling guests' needs and/or complaints
• Providing training, coaching and direction to team members during assigned shift
• Creating and managing staff weekly schedule and team availability
• Managing online deliveries and troubleshooting order issues
• Opening/closing cash drawer and making weekly deposits
• Managing opening and closing checklists
• Ensuring dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms are clean and well-stocked at all times
• Placing orders, and receiving and checking deliveries
• Managing inventory, making shopping lists, and doing Restaurant Depot runs
• Overseeing proper product preparation, rotation (FIFO), portioning, cooking and holding times, and refrigeration logs
• Ensuring that health and safety standards are followed at all times
• A passion for social media and marketing is a plus

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of shift lead/managing experience in the restaurant industry
• Strong communication skills and a friendly disposition
• Thorough understanding of poké ingredients and an ability to articulate our menu offerings after initial training
• Punctual and reliable – tardiness and missed shifts are not tolerated
• Ability to remain calm and work quickly when there is a rush of customers
• Availability to work during store hours (daily 10am-9pm)
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• ServSafe certified or the ability to become certified within the first 30 days
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Drivers license and a good driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• Under 1 year

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person