Assistant Manager

Firehouse Subs; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Uniforms provided

Safe, clean workplace

Job summary

Firehouse Subs is seeking an Assistant Manager for our Fort Walton Beach location. You will partner with the General Manager to run the restaurant, lead shifts, and ensure outstanding guest experiences.

You’ll train staff, manage scheduling and costs, maintain safety standards, and participate in recruiting. This role offers growth opportunities within a supportive team and a community-focused brand.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or retail shift-lead experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
• Commitment to excellent guest service

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team members during shifts
• Train and coach staff to follow recipes, procedures, and hospitality standards
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, food cost, and labor management
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized restaurant
• Ensure guests receive fast, friendly, accurate service
• Support recruiting and onboarding of new hires
• Uphold Firehouse Subs policies, safety standards, and brand culture
• Step in to run shifts independently when the General Manager is not present
• Promote Foundation initiatives and represent the brand in the community

Job description

Assistant Manager – Firehouse Subs (796 Beal Parkway)

Support. Lead. Grow. Build your career with purpose.

Firehouse Subs is looking for a motivated and dependable Assistant Manager to help lead our 796 Beal Parkway team. If you love developing people, delivering great guest experiences, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is a great step toward restaurant leadership.

Who We Are

Firehouse Subs® was founded by firefighters and built on hard work, pride, and service. With more than 1,300 locations across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, we’re known for hearty hot subs, heartfelt service, and giving back to local communities.

What You’ll Do as Assistant Manager

You will partner with the General Manager to help run the restaurant and ensure the team delivers a consistently great experience.

• Lead and motivate team members during shifts


• Train and coach staff to follow recipes, procedures, and hospitality standards


• Assist with scheduling, inventory, food cost, and labor management


• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized restaurant


• Ensure guests receive fast, friendly, accurate service


• Support recruiting and onboarding of new hires


• Uphold Firehouse Subs policies, safety standards, and brand culture


• Step in to run shifts independently when the General Manager is not present


• Promote Foundation initiatives and represent the brand in the community

What We’re Looking For

• Prior restaurant or retail shift-lead experience preferred


• Strong communication and leadership skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn


• Commitment to excellent guest service

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive hourly pay + tips


• Opportunities for advancement (many GMs start as Assistant Managers!)


• Paid time off


• Flexible schedules


• Uniforms provided


• No late nights or greasy fryers-cleaner, safer work environment


• Supportive owner and team-focused culture