Assistant Manager

Popeyes-01d9eb60; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes-01d9eb60 in Columbia, TN seeks an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and ensure guest satisfaction. You will coach team members, manage inventory, and partner with the Restaurant General Manager to uphold brand standards and service excellence.

This role requires 1–2 years in quick-service, a high school diploma or GED, and some P&L understanding, with 2 years of college preferred; relocation not required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required, 2 years of college preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, management preferred.
• Some understanding of P&L interpretation and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory costs and maintains inventory by performing Daily, Weekly and Monthly inventory inspections.
• Places and receives inventory truck orders.
• Maintains and regularly monitors a list of all restaurant assets.
• Ensures cash control and security procedures are followed.
• Coaches and provides feedback to shifts coordinators and team members to improve performance.
• Directs restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within speed of service guidelines.
• Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards.
• Performs duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

P&L understanding

Guest service

Coaching

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