Assistant Manager

Taco Bell; Cherryville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food restaurant in Cherryville, North Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations. The role includes responsibilities such as shift management, customer service, employee supervision, food safety, inventory management, and financial accountability. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 2-4 years of supervisory experience in a similar environment, and must be able to pass background checks. Leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years supervisory experience in a fast food, quick service restaurant, food service, or retail environment.
• Basic personal computer literacy required.
• Must pass background check criteria and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shift managers and team members complete their tasks.
• Provide support in escalated customer situations.
• Supervise employees and address performance issues.
• Ensure restaurant safety for employees and customers.
• Manage inventory and execute company policies.
• Optimize profit and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Inventory management

Financial accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Manager Job Description

As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and meet all restaurant standards, including customer satisfaction, cash control/security procedures, inventory management, labor management, financial reporting, and sales growth. The Assistant Manager builds a strong team that consistently provides customers with great food and a friendly experience. The Assistant Manager must have strong leadership and communication skills, a track record of people development, and a positive attitude.

Essential Functions

• Shift management – ensure that shift managers and team members complete their tasks, and participate in scheduling shifts and deployment of team.
• Customer service – ensure that customers have a positive dining experience and provide support in escalated situations.
• Employee management – supervise employees, develop and train new hires, ensure consistent excellent service, and address performance issues.
• Food safety – ensure that the restaurant is a safe place for employees and customers, and create a strong food safety environment.
• Inventory management – manage inventory and monitor the effective execution of company policies.
• Financial accountability – optimize profit and control costs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2‑4 years supervisory experience in a fast food, quick service restaurant, food service, or retail environment, including Profit and Loss responsibility
• Basic personal computer literacy
• Must pass background check criteria and drug test
• Must have reliable transportation
• Able to tolerate standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.