Opening-Phase Assistant Manager — Hands-On Leader

Hawaiian Poké Bowl; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage €17.33

Travel allowance

Annual leave 20 days + 12 ADV

Performance-based bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Hawaiian Poké Bowl is opening a new restaurant at Kinepolis Antwerp and seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to lead the team from day one. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager, mainly on the floor, to deliver exceptional guest experiences and flawless service.

You will help manage inventory, orders, scheduling, and KPIs, while coaching and motivating staff, upholding HACCP standards, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement in a dynamic opening environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant hospitality experience, preferably in fast-paced restaurants.
• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team.
• Hands-on leader who works alongside the team on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Open and support the new restaurant and ensure a successful start.
• Act as the right hand of the Restaurant Manager and lead on the floor.
• Spend 70–80% of time actively on the restaurant floor with the team.
• Coordinate inventory, orders, staff scheduling and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality experience

Team coaching

Hands-on leadership

Flexibility

Job description

Hawaiian Poké Bowl is opening a new restaurant at Kinepolis Antwerp and seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to lead the team from day one. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager, mainly on the floor, to deliver exceptional guest experiences and flawless service.

You will help manage inventory, orders, scheduling, and KPIs, while coaching and motivating staff, upholding HACCP standards, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement in a dynamic opening environment.