Assistant Manager

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant Manager in Los Angeles who will lead teams to success while managing operations effectively. This role offers growth opportunities into higher management positions and includes benefits like medical insurance and tuition reimbursement. Ideal candidates will have significant supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Meal Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have 2-4 years of supervisory experience in a restaurant environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervising assigned shifts and crew members in the absence of the General Manager.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Completing administrative tasks like financial control and scheduling.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Building

Conflict Resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Point-Of-Sale systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Have you ever envisioned leading a team to success or dared to help manage a million-dollar business? Well, here’s your opportunity to live the dream! Put your team-building skills to the test and bring us your passion, energy and strong customer service skills. We’ll provide you with an awesome training program, great mentors and an exceptional team that will help you launch your career. The rest is up to you!

What’s in it for you!

We offer eligible Employees the following Benefits/Perks:

• Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (General Manager and Assistant Manager only)
• Meal Discounts
  
  

Assistant Manager Job Summary:

• Supervising assigned shifts, and provides supervision to crew members in the absence of the General Manager
• Training and developing crew members
• Completing administrative tasks (e.g. financial and inventory control, schedules, logging maintenance, etc.)
• Creating and ensuring exceptional guest experiences
• Ensuring compliance with all security, food safety, quality, and cleanliness standards
• Maintaining cost controls and contributing to the sales/profit goals
• Building your skills and leveraging the available tools to prepare yourself for a future General Manager role
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience: Must be an EPL Shift Leader or have 2-4 years of supervisory experience, preferably within a restaurant environment. Familiarity with Point-Of-Sale systems is desired.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (second language a plus)
• Competencies: Basic math and computer skills, and strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Driving/Vehicle : Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle that may be used for company business.
• Food Handler Card: Must have a Serve Safe Certificate at time of hire or obtain a Serve Safe Certificate and pass the EPL Food Safety Audit (FSA) class upon hire, where applicable.
  
  

Job Details:

• Work Hours: Full-Time schedule, and may work any shift including opening, mid-day, and closing. The great news is that our restaurants are not open 24 hours!
• Career Advancement/Career Plan: We promote heavily from within, so from an AM you can develop to become a General Manager, Area Leader, Director of Operations, and beyond!
• Work Attire: EPL logo’d shirt will be provided, and black slacks and no-slip shoes are required
  
  

Company & Culture

For over 40 years El Pollo Loco has dominated the market in delivering the best citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken. We opened our first restaurant in 1980 in Los Angeles, and today we are over 450 restaurants strong and still growing! From our products to our people, we’re truly amazing!

The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not include any benefits or bonus opportunities that might be available for the position based on position and eligibility criteria. Individual pay will vary based on a variety of factors including years of experience, industry experience, education, geography, etc.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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