Assistant Manager

Dairy Queen; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Insurance options

Food discounts

Shoe discounts

Identity theft protection

Daily pay

Tuition reimbursement

Bereavement leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

Dairy Queen in Independence, IA seeks an Assistant Manager to deliver quality customer service and food products while supporting restaurant leadership. You will learn management responsibilities, supervise shift teams, and help ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operation.

Ideal candidates bring prior management experience, reliable transportation, and a commitment to flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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.