Assistant Manager

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunkin' Brands in North Carolina is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager and lead a fast-paced team in our location. You will oversee floor operations, participate in Brand Training, schedule and train staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining safety and standards.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, teamwork, and the ability to drive profitability through excellent service and operating practices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail, restaurant or hospitality.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Strong math and financial management basics.
• Ability to train and coach staff.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings with the Restaurant Manager and shift leads.
• Oversee Brand Training Programs, scheduling, training, certifying staff.
• Ensure Brand standards, recipes and systems are followed.
• Promote a guest-focused culture and address guest feedback.
• Assist with inventory and cost controls to maximize profitability.
• Support scheduling and staffing to meet guest demand and service standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Guest focused

Time management

Problem solving

Team motivation

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Restaurant ManagerReports To: Restaurant ManagerOverview:An Assistant Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for supporting the Restaurant Manager, Shift leaders and Team.They performs all duties of the Restaurant Manager in their absence. Primary duties generally include floor operations, and Brand Training programs. Generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/ her team to deliver great friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build profitable top line sales of a single restaurant. They support the Restaurant Manager in the overall operation of the restaurant according to Dunkin’ standards, franchisee policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable laws.Responsibilities Include:Able to perform all responsibilities of restaurant team membersLead team meetings, along with Restaurant ManagerOversee Brand Training Programs, schedule, train, validate, certify team and shift lead staffEnsure Brand standards, recipes and systems are executedCreate and maintain a guest focused culture in the restaurantReview guest feedback results and implement action plans to drive improvementCommunicates restaurant priorities, goals and results to restaurant team membersExecute along with RM, new product rollouts including training, marketing and sampling where applicableExecution of Point of Purchase instore set up per Brand standardsMaintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation requirements and complying with all applicable lawsControl costs to help maximize profitabilityCompletion of inventory on a periodic basis as determined by FranchiseeSupport RM in completion of weekly labor schedule ensuring all shifts are staffed to meet guest demand and service standardsSupport RM in assigning staff and deploymentSupport to RM in completion of supplier and other vendor ordersConduct self-assessments and corresponding action plansEnsure restaurant budget is met as determined by FranchiseeManages cash over/short in restaurant and ensures team members are following franchisee’s cash management policiesEngages with Dunkin’ Brands Field Operations team as appropriateManagement Responsibilities Include:Recruit, hire, onboard and develop restaurant team membersAssist team and shift lead performance appraisal processCoach restaurant team members to drive sales, improve profitability and guest satisfactionEducation/Experience:Basic computer skillsFluent in spoken and written EnglishBasic math and financial managementPrevious leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitalityKey CompetenciesGood analytical skills and business acumenWorks well with other in a fun fast paced team environmentOntime, demonstrates honesty and positive attitudeWillingness to learn and embrace changeAbility to train and develop a teamGuest focusedTime ManagementProblem solvingMotivating othersPhysical Demands/Working Conditions:Standing on feetRepetitive motion including bending, stooping and reachingLifting packages (if applicable)Wearing a headset (if applicable)Working in a small space