Assistant Manager

Popeyes-01d9eb60; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and drive profitability in Clarksdale, MS. You will supervise 20-45 staff, coach shifts coordinators, and ensure fast, friendly service in a clean setting.

You will partner with the RGM to maintain brand standards, monitor inventory, control costs, and execute protocols for cash handling and security. Prior QSR management experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with some college preferred.
• Restaurant experience, especially in quick-service, is desirable.
• Ability to interpret basic P&L statements and influence profitability.
• Demonstrates leadership and ability to coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversees profitability through inventory control and cost management.
• Manages inventory inspections and coordinates orders with suppliers.
• Directs guest service expectations to ensure fast, friendly service in a clean facility.
• Coaches and provides feedback to shifts coordinators and team members.
• Directs daily restaurant operations to meet brand standards and speed of service.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Inventory management

P&L understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years college preferred

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Assistant Manager (AM) is the operations leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, Guest service, people development and operations management. The AM supports the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) in managing the daily operations of a single restaurant, driving key performance outcomes. The AM operates under the direction of the RGM and directly manages a team of Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members (20-45 employees).SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:PROFITABILITYManages inventory costs and maintains inventory by performing Daily, Weekly and Monthly inventory inspectionsPlaces and receives inventory truck ordersMaintains and regularly monitors a list of all restaurant assetsEnsures preventative maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed in accordance with Company standards, interacting with external vendors as requiredEnsures that restaurant follows all cash control and security procedures (e.g. safe counting, cash drawers)GUESTMotivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, fast and friendly service in a clean facilityPEOPLEProvides coaching and feedback to Shifts Coordinators and Team Members to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise restaurant performanceOPERATIONSDirects restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within established speed of service guidelinesEnsures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards*Performs duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when necessaryQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Must be at least eighteen (18) years of ageHigh School Diploma or GED required, 2 years of college preferred1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, experience in management preferredSome understanding of P&L interpretation and management to influence profitability