Job Summary:

The Assistant Restaurant Manager collaborates closely with the General Manager and the entire team to foster a profitable and high-quality restaurant environment. The key responsibilities include managing costs, overseeing labor, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring adherence to company policies. This role demands reliability, self-reliance, exceptional guest hospitality, and effective coaching abilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and prioritization skills, coupled with a focused, team-oriented mindset, to deliver memorable experiences for all guests.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, coach, and discipline staff while earning their respect.
• Conduct interviews, hire new employees, issue warnings, provide counseling, and terminate employees as needed, ensuring proper documentation and coordination with the General Manager.
• Oversee the development of assistant management.
• Ensure strict adherence to cash handling procedures.
• Maintain composure and professionalism under stress and during high-volume periods.
• Uphold company standards and expectations.
• Address issues of discrimination or harassment promptly, contacting the General Manager when necessary.
• Foster a respectful, intimidation-free workplace.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Managers, and team members to drive sales.
• Understand and manage the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, assisting in cost control.
• Assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Manage scheduling, training, and onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure uniform standards are maintained across departments.
• Maintain the overall organization and cleanliness of the restaurant.
• Enforce safety and sanitary practices, ensuring regulatory compliance in the kitchen area.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service in accordance with the law.
• Maintain up-to-date employee files as required by state law.
• Report directly to the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an Assistant Restaurant Manager.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong task management skills.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to follow multi-step instructions and adapt to changing situations.
• Proficiency in mathematical computations for cash handling.
• Understanding of P&Ls, budgeting, and cost control.
• Effective communication skills.
• Completion of required training and compliance with local and state regulations for food and alcohol service.
• Maintains a consistently professional appearance, with specific details discussed during hiring.
• Must acquire and maintain any required licenses, certificates, or permits.

Perks & Benefits & Compensations:

• Employee meal discounts
• Professional training
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible schedule
• Medical Insurance available (full-time candidate)