Assistant General Manager (Charley's Cheesesteak)

LV Petroleum; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleys Cheesesteaks is seeking an Assistant General Manager to partner with the General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, maintain food quality and safety standards, and deliver outstanding customer service.

The AGM will lead and coach staff, assist in scheduling, control labor and food costs, manage inventory, and ensure health and safety compliance, aiming to strengthen operations and support growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in restaurant/foodservice.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service and dining experience.
• Understanding of labor, food costs, and inventory control.
• Organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food handling.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service, high-quality food, and customer satisfaction.
• Help recruit, hire, train, and develop team members, providing coaching and feedback to maintain a motivated, high-performing team.
• Ensure customers receive excellent service and promptly address concerns or complaints.
• Assist with managing store financials, including labor costs, food costs, and inventory to meet budgets.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist in ordering supplies, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste.
• Help ensure health, safety, and food safety standards are met and kitchen/dining areas remain clean.
• Support ongoing training, ensuring staff are knowledgeable about menu items and safety procedures.
• Step in to handle operational challenges, staffing issues, or customer complaints as needed.
• Assist in creating work schedules to maintain proper staffing levels.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staff development

Operations management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) at Charleys Cheesesteaks will work closely with the General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant. The AGM will assist in managing the team, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and gain experience for future growth within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support:Assist the General Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service, high-quality food, and customer satisfaction.
• Team Management:Help recruit, hire, train, and develop team members to ensure they are fully equipped to perform their roles effectively. Provide coaching and feedback to ensure a motivated and high-performing team.
• Customer Service:Ensure customers receive the best possible service. Address any customer concerns or complaints promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Financial Oversight:Assist with managing store financials, including controlling labor costs, food costs, and inventory to meet financial goals. Ensure the store is operating within budget.
• Inventory & Supply Management:Monitor inventory levels, assist in ordering supplies, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste and maintain product quality.
• Health & Safety Compliance:Help ensure the restaurant maintains proper health, safety, and food safety standards in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.
• Employee Training & Development:Support ongoing training efforts, ensuring team members are knowledgeable about menu items, company standards, and safety procedures.
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making:Step in to handle operational challenges, staffing issues, or customer complaints as needed, helping to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently.
• Scheduling & Labor Management:Assist in creating work schedules, ensuring proper staffing levels are maintained to meet operational needs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in the restaurant or foodservice industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on providing a great dining experience.
• Solid understanding of financials, including labor costs, food cost management, and inventory control.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, as well as food handling procedures.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A passion for food, customer service, and operational excellence.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.