Assistant Manager

Dairy Queen; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Discounts on food

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Dairy Queen in Fort Dodge, IA seeks an Assistant Manager to deliver quality customer service and oversee food products while supporting restaurant management responsibilities. This role emphasizes learning and improving operations on a busy shift, with a focus on safety and standards.

The ideal candidate has restaurant supervisory experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a restaurant Shift Manager, Assistant Manager, or similar food service role.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass background and motor vehicle record checks.
• Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification where required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service and food products following company standards.
• Assist with restaurant management responsibilities and learn operational duties.

Skills

English communication

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Restaurant Assistant Manager provides quality customer service and food products using standards set by Fourteen Foods and International Dairy Queen to enhance the customer’s visit, while assisting with and learning restaurant management responsibilities.

Assistant Manager Qualifications

• 2+ years previous experience as a restaurant Shift Manager, Assistant Manager, or similar food service management role.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must successfully pass a background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Possession of Food Handler’s Permit and/or ServSafe Certification (where required).
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your overall well‑being, including health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), flexible spending accounts, a variety of voluntary insurance options, food and shoe discounts, identity theft protection, daily pay, tuition reimbursement, anniversary recognition, an employee referral program, and bereavement leave.