Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

Job summary

The position is responsible for assisting the general manager in the daily operation of the restaurant.

Summary of essential job functions

• Manages the entire restaurant operation in absence of the general manager.
• Assists the general manager in ensuring that the restaurant is fully staffed, operational, clean, and maintained.
• Assists the general manager in completing daily opening and closing checks to ensure quality operations; manages corrections as necessary.
• Assists with profit and loss management by assisting the general manager with food cost controls, inventory management, par level projections, labor management, and purchasing.
• Ensures that all standards of service are being executed to the highest standard.
• Ensures that all menu items are being executed to the highest standard.
• Maintains complete knowledge of and can execute all essential job duties within the restaurant.
• Exhibits working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Ensures that all health department standards are being met within the operation.
• Ensures that all assigned opening and closing duties are completed daily.
• Promotes good employee relations by championing professionalism and teamwork.

Minimum job requirements

Prefer a minimum of one year of experience as an assistant restaurant manager within a full service restaurant. Current food handlers’ certification highly preferred.

Abilities required

Must have the ability to communicate with employees and guests using clear and positive language. Must have the ability to walk, stand and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions. Must have the ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods. Must be able to work within a computer-based business environment and perform routine mathematical calculations.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

This is a Franchise Position