Assistant Manager – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Lead the Team. Support the GM. Deliver the Freddy’s Experience.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is seeking a dependable, motivated, and people-focused Assistant Manager to help lead our restaurant team. We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, running great shifts, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and helping drive strong restaurant performance.

As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager to support the people, operations, food safety, guest experience, sales, labor, food cost, inventory, and overall performance of the restaurant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling

What You'll Do

As Assistant Manager, you'll support the General Manager in leading day-to-day restaurant operations. You will:

• Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable Shift Supervisors and team members
• Lead successful shifts and ensure the restaurant is properly positioned and staffed
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and retention of team members
• Help build a positive, respectful, and accountable restaurant culture
• Ensure every guest receives fast, friendly, accurate service and genuine hospitality
• Maintain Freddy’s standards for food quality, preparation, portioning, presentation, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Monitor speed of service and adjust team deployment based on business needs
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, temperature control, and food safety procedures are followed at all times
• Ensure required food safety and temperature logs are completed accurately, honestly, and on time
• Immediately address and communicate food safety concerns and ensure unsafe food is never served
• Assist with employee scheduling and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Monitor and control labor during assigned shifts while maintaining appropriate service levels
• Assist with food cost, waste, inventory, ordering, and product controls
• Complete inventory counts and other restaurant administrative responsibilities as assigned
• Support proper cash handling, deposits, register controls, and financial procedures
• Coach team members in the moment and address performance concerns promptly
• Train and develop Shift Supervisors and future restaurant leaders
• Handle guest concerns professionally and ensure appropriate resolution
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness
• Identify equipment and maintenance concerns and communicate them promptly
• Support opening, closing, and shift-change procedures
• Follow and enforce company policies, procedures, and Freddy’s brand standards
• Review restaurant performance with the General Manager and help execute improvement plans
• Assume responsibility for restaurant operations when the General Manager is unavailable
• Lead by example and work restaurant positions alongside the team when needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous restaurant leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• QSR or fast-casual restaurant experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to lead shifts and provide clear direction to team members
• Ability to coach and hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive workplace
• Basic understanding of labor, food cost, inventory, scheduling, and restaurant operations
• Strong commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Ability to perform the physical duties required in a fast-paced restaurant environment

Grow With Us

The Assistant Manager position is an opportunity to develop the skills needed to operate an entire restaurant.

High-performing Assistant Managers can develop toward General Manager, multi-unit leadership, and additional leadership opportunities as our organization grows.

We're looking for leaders who take ownership, develop people, support their General Manager, and consistently work to make the restaurant better.

Join the Freddy’s Team

If you're ready to take the next step in restaurant leadership, develop a great team, and help deliver an exceptional experience to every guest, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start building your future with Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers!

Job Type: Full-time

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About Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a fast-casual restaurant concept known for cooked-to-order steakburgers, crispy shoestring fries, freshly churned frozen custard, and genuine hospitality.

At Freddy’s, we believe great food and great service start with great people. Our team members work together to provide a clean, welcoming restaurant and an exceptional experience for every guest.

Franchise Disclosure

This restaurant is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise organization, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise organization.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® was co-founded in 2002 by brothers Bill and Randy Simon with their friend and business partner, Scott Redler. It was named in honor of Bill and Randy’s father. Together, they built a brand focused on quality, hospitality, cleanliness and timeless traditions.

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits

Bonus pay, Flexible schedule, Paid time off, Employee discount

Job Type

Full time