Assistant Manager

Popeyes-01d9eb60; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes-01d9eb60 is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, focus on profitability, and drive guest satisfaction. You will support the RGM, manage 20–45 hourly staff, and develop team capabilities while upholding brand standards and procedures.

Responsibilities include inventory oversight, adherence to cash controls, and ensuring efficient, accurate food preparation and service. Previous QSR management experience is preferred and you must be at least 18 with a HS

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and HS diploma or GED.
• 2 years of college preferred.
• 1-2 years of quick service restaurant experience; management preferred.
• Some understanding of P&L interpretation and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability by managing inventory costs and cash controls.
• Lead guest service to meet fast, friendly standards in a clean facility.
• Coach shifts and team members to raise performance.
• Direct operations to ensure accurate prep and prompt delivery within speed guidelines.
• Cover Hourly Shift Coordinator duties when needed.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Operations management

Inventory management

Cash handling

P&L understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of college preferred

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Assistant Manager (AM) is the operations leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, Guest service, people development and operations management. The AM supports the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) in managing the daily operations of a single restaurant, driving key performance outcomes. The AM operates under the direction of the RGM and directly manages a team of Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members (20-45 employees).SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:PROFITABILITYManages inventory costs and maintains inventory by performing Daily, Weekly and Monthly inventory inspectionsPlaces and receives inventory truck ordersMaintains and regularly monitors a list of all restaurant assetsEnsures preventative maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed in accordance with Company standards, interacting with external vendors as requiredEnsures that restaurant follows all cash control and security procedures (e.g. safe counting, cash drawers)GUESTMotivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, fast and friendly service in a clean facilityPEOPLEProvides coaching and feedback to Shifts Coordinators and Team Members to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise restaurant performanceOPERATIONSDirects restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within established speed of service guidelinesEnsures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards*Performs duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when necessaryQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Must be at least eighteen (18) years of ageHigh School Diploma or GED required, 2 years of college preferred1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, experience in management preferredSome understanding of P&L interpretation and management to influence profitability