Assistant Manager

Workstream; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Restaurant Group is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for IHOP in Rhode Island. You will work with the General Manager, lead shifts, supervise staff, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold IHOP standards.

This hands-on role offers paths to General Manager and other leadership positions within the organization. Flexible schedules, a dynamic team, and opportunities for growth await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A positive, hands-on approach to restaurant operations.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team.
• Dependable and comfortable making decisions during busy shifts.
• Willingness to learn every aspect of restaurant operations.
• Desire to grow into greater management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing restaurant shifts
• Supervising, coaching, and developing team members
• Providing strong floor leadership during busy periods
• Ensuring excellent guest service and handling guest concerns
• Maintaining IHOP standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Supporting labor and food-cost controls
• Assisting with employee training and development
• Following and enforcing company policies and procedures
• Maintaining proper cash-handling and safety procedures
• Learning and understanding all positions and areas of restaurant operations
• Supporting the General Manager in achieving sales, operational, and profitability goals

Skills

Restaurant supervision

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on operations

Coaching and motivation

Decisiveness

Growth mindset

Job description

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER - IHOP

Cardinal Restaurant Group

Grow Your Restaurant Management Career With Us

Cardinal Restaurant Group is seeking a motivated, hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our IHOP management team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the restaurant business, wants increased responsibility, and is looking for long-term growth and advancement into restaurant management. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within whenever possible. Are you looking for a fun and dynamic work environment where your leadership skills can shine? Do you enjoy working in a loving team that values enthusiasm and dedication? If yes, then this exciting opportunity at IHOP is perfect for you!

THE POSITION

The Assistant Restaurant Manager works closely with the General Manager and helps lead the restaurant’s day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on position—you’ll be working alongside the team, learning every area of the restaurant and helping create a great experience for our guests and employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing restaurant shifts
• Supervising, coaching, and developing team members
• Providing strong floor leadership during busy periods
• Ensuring excellent guest service and handling guest concerns
• Maintaining IHOP standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Supporting labor and food-cost controls
• Assisting with employee training and development
• Following and enforcing company policies and procedures
• Maintaining proper cash-handling and safety procedures
• Learning and understanding all positions and areas of restaurant operations
• Supporting the General Manager in achieving sales, operational, and profitability goals

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

Candidates must have flexible availability Monday through Sunday, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position will primarily include evening/night shifts, although daytime availability is also required.

Typical management schedules may average approximately 50 hours per week, based on the needs of the restaurant.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous restaurant supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A positive, hands-on approach to restaurant operations
• Ability to coach and motivate a team
• Dependable and comfortable making decisions during busy shifts
• Willingness to learn every aspect of restaurant operations
• Desire to grow into greater management responsibility

COMPENSATION

$48,000-$56,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT

This is more than simply a shift-management position. We are looking for someone who wants to learn the business, develop as a leader, and grow with our organization.

For the right individual, there is opportunity for advancement into General Manager and additional leadership positions within Cardinal Restaurant Group.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing and walking for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Cardinal Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: IHOP 3557

Ready to bring your enthusiasm and leadership to IHOP? and become part of a loving team that values your talents!

Since 1958, IHOP has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. And no matter what menu items they order, there's one ingredient that’s always constant - a smile. We've seen millions of smiles over the years in our restaurants, and now shared in photos across our social properties. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one.
This is just one of the many fun and exciting changes you can expect from IHOP. Because we know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. -