We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Assistant Manager to join our vibrant restaurant team! In this pivotal role, you will lead daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest. Your leadership will drive team performance, uphold food safety standards, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality management and eager to make a positive impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Duties
Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service during all shifts
Supervise and motivate staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating team members to foster a high-performance culture
Manage food preparation and kitchen activities to uphold quality standards and food safety regulations
Handle cash transactions, POS (Point of Sale) systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS, and perform cash handling duties accurately
Control inventory levels through effective stock management, ordering supplies as needed, and minimizing waste
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards related to food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety
Assist in managing budgets, analyzing profit and loss statements, and implementing cost-control measures
Lead staff training initiatives to enhance team skills in food service management, customer service, and food safety practices
Support shift management by coordinating schedules, resolving customer issues promptly, and maintaining high service standards
Contribute to the development of a positive team environment through effective communication and leadership
Qualifications
Proven experience in quick service & fast food restaurant environments or casual dining settings with supervisory responsibilities
Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management
Experience with POS systems such as QU POS or Micros POS is highly desirable
Strong background in inventory control, food safety management, and food handling procedures
Previous assistant manager or managerial experience within the food industry is preferred
Excellent team management skills with the ability to train and develop staff effectively
Solid understanding of restaurant management principles including budgeting, profit & loss analysis, and shift supervision
Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to handle challenging situations professionally
Basic math skills for cash handling and inventory calculations
Ability to communicate clearly with team members and customers alike in a fast-paced environment
Hospitality management or culinary experience is a plus; familiarity with banquet or catering operations is advantageous
Join us as an Assistant Manager to lead our talented team toward delivering memorable dining experiences! We value energetic leaders who thrive on teamwork, excellence in food service management, and creating welcoming environments for guests. This paid position offers an opportunity to grow your managerial career within a vibrant hospitality setting with bonus eligibility on a quarterly basis.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Herndon, VA
Skills
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Catering Servicesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Fast Foodunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Order Suppliesunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
Profit & Loss Analysisunmatched
Profit & Loss Statementsunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Staff Motivationunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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