Assistant Manager

The Root Restaurant & Bar

Linden (NJ)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

24 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Great pay
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Buffalo Wild Wings is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the front-of-house team and support daily restaurant operations in a fast-paced setting. You will oversee Hospitality, Take-Out/Delivery and Server performance, ensuring an outstanding guest experience during game-day and busy periods.

The role emphasizes training, coaching, staffing, and cash controls, with a focus on delivering superior service. A 50-hour work week, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of labor laws are essential

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
  • Leadership skills to supervise, train and motivate restaurant personnel.
  • 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience in a restaurant.
  • Ability to work a 50-hour week; flexible hours.
  • Good written, verbal, math and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage restaurant FOH and assist the Management in leading the restaurant team.
  • Oversee Hospitality/Take-Out/Delivery and Server performance to ensure top guest experience.
  • Lead in-restaurant Marketing initiatives and rewards program; help maximize sales and profits.
  • Prepare local store marketing, merchandising, and promotions to increase guest traffic.
  • Recruit and hire hourly employees; ensure proper staffing.
  • Ensure cash controls and adherence to company policies.
  • Maintain safety, health codes and sanitation standards.
  • Resolve customer complaints and train team accordingly.

Skills

Leadership
Staffing
Training
Customer Service
Cash Handling
Labor Laws

Education

High school diploma
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Buffalo Wild Wings – Assistant Manager Job Description

Know what it’s like to be in the stadium on game day? Then you know what it’s like to work at Buffalo Wild Wings. It’s fun. It’s fast-paced. We’re at the top of our game – and we want to keep it that way. We’re constantly upping the ante, providing the ultimate guest experience. And it’s our people who bring that experience to life!

If you enjoy working in a fun, high-energy environment with a growing company where the game is always on, we invite you to bring your experience, leadership skill, enthusiasm and passion

Assistant Manager Responsibilities/Qualifications:
  • Manage restaurant FOH – assist the Management in leading the restaurant team.
  • Assistant Managers are on the front line, operating our restaurants on a day to day basis.
  • Responsible for overseeing the Hospitality/Take-Out/Delivery and Server performance. Ensure operations are running smoothly while providing the ultimate experience for our sports fans.
  • Lead the in-restaurant Marketing initiatives and execute our rewards program; participates in maximizing sales and profits within the restaurant.
  • Prepares and executes local store marketing, merchandising, sales and promotional efforts to increase sales volume and guest traffic
  • Instructs, trains, coaches and develops the FOH restaurant team to create an environment where enthusiastic people are recognized and rewarded for achieving organizational and personal goals.
  • Assists the Management with the recruiting and hiring of hourly employees.
  • Ensures the appropriate staffing of restaurant team to maximize customer service and sales efforts.
  • Responsible for cash controls and enforcement of Company policies.
  • Assures that all safety and security procedures are followed within the restaurant.
  • Resolves customer complaints; trains team in resolving restaurant issues.
  • Has general knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation.
  • High school or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree a plus.
  • Leadership skills - ability to supervise, train and motivate restaurant personnel.
  • 2-3 yrs. supervisory or management experience from a restaurant.
  • Ability to work with a high degree of independence and discretion.
  • Ability to work a 50-hour work week.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Good written, verbal, math and interpersonal skills
  • Valid drivers license with reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable transportation.
BWW Benefits:

We offer great pay, schedules that fit your life, exciting work environment, and other excellent benefits and career growth opportunities. If you are looking for a great team to work with, we want YOU!

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