Assistant Manager

Citybbq; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BBQ for free

Discounts when not on shift

Uniforms provided

Slip-resistant shoes

Vacation pay

401k match

Scholarship opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

City Barbeque is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive daily operations, guest experience, and profitability at our Lexington location. You will lead shift teams, train staff, and support the General Manager with scheduling, payroll and inventory management.

The role emphasizes people leadership, financial accountability, and effective communication to deliver consistent quality and service.

Qualifications

• Restaurant leadership experience is preferred.
• Ability to recruit, train and develop staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and training the next generation of leaders, guiding them to be promoted and empowering them to have a successful career.
• Personnel decisions regarding the restaurant team, including orientations, transfers and terminations.
• Writing schedules that meet the needs of the business so that a great guest experience is delivered while maintaining financial responsibility
• Administrative duties including payroll, inventory, food ordering, proper cash handling, etc.
• Ensuring that employees are paid properly and receive appropriate benefits
• Successfully communicating company changes/focus to the team.
• Assisting with local store marketing opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team building

Job description

Join an award-winning team built around genuine hospitality, teamwork, and craft.

Come join City Barbeque in serving and creating happiness with America's best BBQ, while living by 4 core values:

• Safety First
• Treat others with integrity, fairness and respect
• Deliver quality without sacrifice
• Produce profit and cash flow for long-term value

The best BBQ comes with the best benefits:

• Your favorite BBQ-for free (up to $2,400/year)
• 25% discount when not working
• Free uniforms & free pair of slip resistant shoes
• Vacation pay*
• 401k match up to 4% of salary*
• Annual scholarship opportunity ($3,000 value)
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental & vision insurance after 60 days*

*Benefits available to those who qualify after the preliminary waiting period

Assistant Managers create a culture in the restaurant that is exciting, optimistic and rewarding, while building sales and managing profitability. In addition to leading shift operations, he/she is charged with supporting the General Manager by owning multiple management responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting and training the next generation of leaders, guiding them to be promoted and empowering them to have a successful career.
• Personnel decisions regarding the restaurant team, including orientations, transfers and terminations.
• Writing schedules that meet the needs of the business so that a great guest experience is delivered while maintaining financial responsibility
• Administrative duties including payroll, inventory, food ordering, proper cash handling, etc.
• Ensuring that employees are paid properly and receive appropriate benefits
• Successfully communicating company changes/focus to the team.
• Assisting with local store marketing opportunities

City Barbeque participates in E-Verify. To learn more, please visit: E-Verify Participation Poster EN & ES, 05.13.26.pdf

City Barbeque participates in E-Verify. To learn more, please visit: E-Verify Participation Poster Apply