Assistant Manager

Popeyes-01d9eb60; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes in Covington, VA seeks an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and coach a team of 20-45 staff. You will manage inventory, ensure fast, friendly guest service, and uphold brand standards under the RGM's direction.

The role emphasizes people development, accurate product prep for timely delivery, and maintaining security procedures while supporting the management team.

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 management to influence profitability.

Responsibilities

• Assists in profitability and inventory management, including regular inspections.
• Directs a team of Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members (20-45 employees).
• Motivates staff to deliver accurate, fast, and friendly service in a clean facility.
• Ensures cash control and security procedures are followed.
• Performs duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when necessary.
• Directs restaurant operations toward efficient preparation and sale of products within speed of service guidelines.

Skills

Guest service

Profitability

Inventory management

Leadership

P&L interpretation

Cash control

Education

HS 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