Assistant Manager

soar-restaurants-sonic; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

soar-restaurants-sonic is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee restaurant operations in Commerce, Texas. In this role, you'll train and direct employees, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with company policies while providing an optimal guest experience.

The ideal candidate has at least six months of restaurant management experience, strong problem-solving skills, and knowledge of labor laws. This position entails irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• General restaurant or retail knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage drive-in staff during shifts.
• Lead drive-in operations to enhance guest experience.
• Monitor staffing levels and manage inventory.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Assistant Manager

Immediate Supervisor: General Manager/Operating Partner

Status: Nonexempt

Position Summary

This position assists with the leading and managing of the drive-in’s operations and employees during an assigned shift.

Essential Job Duties

• Train, manage, direct, coach, lead, and assign drive-in employees during shift
• Lead and manage drive-in operations during shift to provide an optimal guest experience
• Manage staffing levels during shift
• Perform opening and/or closing duties
• Handle and properly escalate guest issues/concerns during shift
• Handle and properly escalate employee issues/concerns
• Monitor and manage the drive-in’s food, labor, paper, and inventory during shift to maximize cost-control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of drive-in records
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Perform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) as necessary during shift to meet operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

Additional Duties

• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations: Minimum of 30 hours per week; irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Experience
• At least six months of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., wage and hour laws; EEO laws, etc.)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations
• Basic computer, math, and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills

Work Environment

Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions