Assistant Manager

Sonny's BBQ; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401K - 4% matching

Vacation stipend

Job summary

Sonny’s BBQ is seeking a hands‑on Restaurant Manager in Valrico, FL. Train and manage hourly teams, hire and develop staff, and ensure a safe, engaging guest experience. You will set expectations, monitor performance, and respond to store needs to uphold our standards.

The role requires at least two years of restaurant management experience, strong English skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Expect 45–50 hour weeks with peak‑season flexibility.

Qualifications

• Two years restaurant management experience.
• Ability to speak and read English; interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, training and developing hourly team members; schedule and evaluate staff.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and engaging restaurant atmosphere.
• Be the go‑to resource for hourly staff and address needs and concerns.
• Provide clear benchmarks and expectations to ensure smooth shifts.
• Monitor performance and provide follow‑up to meet company standards.
• Respond to immediate store needs and guest requests; ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Restaurant management

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Reading/writing/mathematics

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this position

Coming Soon! Sonny’s BBQ - Valrico! Accepting management applications.

Are you looking for a great place to work and build a long-lasting management career? Training and managing in Bartow, FL until location opens in 2027

You’ve found the right place! At ACGBBQ, LLC., a licensed franchisee of Sonny’s BBQ, we believe our people—especially our managers—are the key to our success!

Managers receive the following benefits:

• Monthly Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K - W/ 4% Matching
• Vacation Benefit – We’ll give you $2,500 a year to take your dream vacation! (Must be in management for one year.)

Our managers are tasked with running the Operations to ensure that our guests get that one of a kind experience that they have come to know and expect at each and every Sonny’s location. More specifically managers:

• Assist in the process to hire, train and develop, schedule, and evaluate hourly team members in his/her store.


• Ensure that our restaurants have safe, professional, and engaging atmosphere.


• Are the go-to resource for all hourly team members; they go out of their way to address the individual needs and concerns of our team members every day!


• Provide clear benchmarks and expectations to hourly team members so that each shift runs smoothly.


• Oversee and ensure all hourly team members’ performance is meeting company expectations through constant follow-up and communication.


• Respond to immediate store needs


• Ensure every guest receives exceptional service and a memorable experience.


• Execute all operations policies, procedures, and programs within the store (and ensure they are followed by others to keep Sonny’s a great place to work!)


• Ability to work at least 45 hours per week


• Report information to General Manager through plans of action, AOR’s, goals, etc.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Must have the flexibility to work a 50-hour workweek, with the understanding that during peak seasons or business needs, additional hours may be required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to speak and read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or restaurant employees.


• At least two years restaurant management experience


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Solid reading, writing, and mathematical skills


• Proficient in using computers to include use of the Microsoft Office programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment (so you know what you are getting into)

• Managers regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

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