Assistant Manager

Pop Up Bagels; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary PopUp Bagels and Schmear

Leadership development

Job summary

PopUp Bagels in Charlotte, NC is hiring an Assistant Manager for our scratch-based kitchen. You will support Shop Leaders to drive culinary and hospitality excellence, master each bagel station, train teammates, and help manage prep lists, inventory, and shift operations.

This hourly role offers growth in a collaborative team, flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time), and competitive pay ($20-30/hour, including tips if applicable).

Qualifications

• 1+ year of leadership experience in a restaurant/hospitality environment.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and solving challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
• Desire for growth in our restaurants.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate correct culinary standards, warm hospitality, and a great attitude.
• Train fellow teammates on each station, seasonal recipes, kitchen standards, and procedures.
• Work alongside your Bagel Chef to manage prep lists, waste logs, and food inventory.
• Delegate work appropriately to the team and follow scheduled deployment and breaks.
• Successfully open and close the restaurant using the checklists and thorough communication.
• Lead Pre-shifts and contribute to the Chef’s agenda.
• Ensure that food presentation and order accuracy are met for all walk-in, pick-up, and delivery orders.
• Create solutions regarding guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Help to maintain a minimum standard “A” letter grade by following the Department of Health and PopUp Bagels food safety standards.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Training teammates

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an assistant manager, you will support our Shop Leaders to drive culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. With a genuine love for cooking delicious food, you will work to master every Bagel station by consistently executing recipes, processes, and procedures and training actively to elevate the knowledge of the whole restaurant. You will take initiative as a leader & role model in the kitchen by participating in pre-shifts, shift management, and training & will be held accountable for ensuring tasks across the restaurant are completed on time and to standard. The Assistant Manager role is an hourly position and a great opportunity to learn the business and grow with PopUp Bagels!

YOU WILL:

• Demonstrate correct culinary standards, warm hospitality, and a great attitude.
• Train fellow teammates on each station, seasonal recipes, kitchen standards, and procedures.
• Work alongside your Bagel Chef to manage prep lists, waste logs, and food inventory.
• Delegate work appropriately to the team and follow scheduled deployment and breaks.
• Successfully open and close the restaurant using the checklists and thorough communication.
• Lead Pre-shifts and contribute to the Chef’s agenda.
• Ensure that food presentation and order accuracy are met for all walk-in, pick-up, and delivery orders.
• Create solutions regarding guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Help to maintain a minimum standard “A” letter grade by following the Department of Health and PopUp Bagels food safety standards.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

WORK PERKS:

• Opportunities for GROWTH in a TEAM environment
• Leadership Development Competitive Pay: $20-30/hour depending on experience (including tips if applicable).
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling: Part-Time and Full-Time Hours
• Complimentary PopUp Bagels and Schmear every day.

YOU HAVE:

• 1+ year of leadership experience in a restaurant/hospitality environment.
• Food Safety Certification
• A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and solving challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
• A desire for growth in our restaurants.
• The ability to perform the physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds). These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Role Note:

The duties of this position may change from time to time. PopUp Bagels reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of PopUp Bagels or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

PopUp Bagels is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under other protected statuses or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law.