Restaurant Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager Job Description

The Assistant Manager, under the supervision of the General Manager, is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operations and  personnel for a single restaurant.  In the absence of the General Manager, the Assistant Manager directs restaurant operations to ensure compliance with the corporation,  health and safety standards and acceptable financial performance.

PERFORMANCE & DUTIES

Monitors all restaurant operations and conditions to ensure the quality of the food and customer service is to the highest standards.  Monitoring includes; employee job performance, food & labor costs, budgets, sales, food & beverage preparation, storage, inventory & preparation.  Vendor invoices, food ordering, & accepting deliveries. 

• Must be able to accurately & efficiently count money, do reports, and have some computer knowledge.
• Must know, understand and be able to enforce company policies & procedures.
• Must be an effective supervisor & communicator.
• Documents events in the Redbook/Manager’s log.
• Must be able to rectify guest complaints..
• Assists with interviews, schedules, & disciplining employees.
• Responsible for guest satisfaction with their food quality & service.
• Assist the General Manager with effective cost controls & profitability.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to employees depending on the needs of the restaurant.
• Make sure all areas of the restaurant are stocked, clean, and in proper working order.
• Ability to work in any position in the restaurant at any given time.
• Keep your employees motivated, resolve conflicts, and make hard decisions.
• Create schedules and order supplies.
• Aware of health & safety standards.
• Maintains documentation in employee personnel files.
• Responsible for all aspects of the restaurant on the General Manager’s day off.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience preferred, but not required, for a table service restaurant.
• Exercises good judgment.
• Must be enthusiastic, cooperative, & willing to adapt.
• Outgoing personality.
• Meets people easily.
• Problem solver.
• Must possess good decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Strong stamina to work long or split shifts.
• Attention to details is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects, & meet deadlines.
• Highly organized.
• Must be efficient in time management & a multi-tasker.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.

BENEFITS

• Advancement opportunities.
• Possibility of relocation.
• Competitive Wages.
• Excellent work environment.
• Sign On Bonus
• Direct Deposit.
• Medical, Vision, Life & Dental Insurance.
• Two Weeks Paid Vacation after One Year
• Paid Sick Leave