Assistant Manager

The Press Club Grill; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Positive work environment

Flexible scheduling

Support from owners

Leadership development

Job summary

Chicken Salad Chick in McMurray, PA is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily restaurant operations. You will lead hands-on, coach team members, serve guests, and help ensure shifts run smoothly.

This role offers practical leadership experience in operations, inventory, food safety, and financial performance, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Friendly, enthusiastic personality and enjoyment of serving others
• Ability to coach, direct, and hold team members accountable
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and adherence to systems
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace safety
• Ability to lead team members from diverse backgrounds
• Familiar with POS, scheduling, inventory systems, and email
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain certification

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and build a positive, accountable team culture
• Ensure guests receive friendly, accurate, welcoming service
• Maintain Chick Salad Chick standards for quality, safety, speed, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Coach and direct team members and provide accountability
• Support daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations
• Ensure procedures for prep, production, portioning, and cleaning are followed
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and development

Job description

Job Description

Chicken Salad Chick is a fast-casual restaurant known for fresh, house-made chicken salad, Southern hospitality, and a genuine commitment to spreading joy, enriching lives, and serving others.

We are excited to bring Chicken Salad Chick to Pennsylvania and are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to help us build and maintain a team of excellence.

This is where you come in. The Assistant Manager will support the General Manager in leading the daily operation of the restaurant. You will be hands-on, working alongside team members, serving guests, coaching employees, and helping ensure every shift runs smoothly.

This position provides meaningful leadership experience that goes beyond serving a great product. You will gain practical experience in restaurant operations, team development, inventory management, food safety, and financial performance.

What Winning Looks Like:

• Leads by example and helps create a positive, accountable team culture.
• Ensures every guest receives friendly, accurate, and welcoming service.
• Maintains Chicken Salad Chick standards for food quality, safety, speed, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Works alongside team members and provides clear coaching and direction.
• Supports daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Ensures preparation, production, portioning, and cleaning procedures are followed consistently.
• Helps train, develop, recognize, and retain strong team members.
• Supports scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and cost-control efforts.
• Maintains a strong sense of urgency while protecting food quality and accuracy.
• Helps resolve guest concerns and team member issues professionally.
• Communicates restaurant goals, expectations, and results to the team.
• Supports the General Manager and communicates operational concerns promptly.
• Most importantly, has fun while providing the best possible experience for guests and team members.

Skills Needed to Win:

• Previous restaurant leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• A friendly, enthusiastic personality and a genuine enjoyment of serving others.
• Ability to coach, direct, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established systems.
• Awareness of food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and workplace safety.
• Ability to connect with and lead team members from different backgrounds.
• Comfortable using point-of-sale systems, scheduling software, inventory systems, and email.
• ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week, including opening shifts, closing shifts, Saturdays, and peak business periods.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical responsibilities required in a restaurant environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support inventory management and accurate product counts.
• Complete end-of-month inventory counts and required reporting.
• Maintain accurate product transfer and waste logs.
• Assist with effective and efficient food, beverage, packaging, and supply ordering.
• Coordinate, deliver, and execute catering orders as needed
• Maintain a lean production environment that supports freshness and reduces waste.
• Coach, evaluate, and provide accountability for team members.
• Dedicate regular planning time each week to staffing, training, production, inventory, and restaurant priorities.
• Clearly communicate kitchen and restaurant goals to team members.
• Help maintain an organized and professional kitchen and restaurant.
• Identify equipment and facility concerns and communicate repair needs promptly.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting when appropriate.
• Ensure preventative maintenance, deep cleaning, and required cleaning schedules are completed.
• Help maintain a work environment that protects and promotes food safety.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the General Manager or ownership.

About Chicken Salad Chick:

Chicken Salad Chick is the nation’s only fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in fresh, house-made chicken salad. Our menu includes a variety of chicken salad flavors, sandwiches, soups, fresh sides, desserts, and catering options.

Our purpose is to spread joy, enrich lives, and serve others. We work hard to provide great food, excellent service, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere where guests and team members feel welcome.

We believe in strong leadership, consistent execution, personal accountability, continued growth, and treating people with care and respect.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive pay.
• A fun and positive work environment.
• Flexible scheduling within the needs of the business.
• Hands-on support from experienced and involved owners.
• Real-world restaurant management and leadership experience.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement as the company grows.
• Employee meal benefits.
• A company that appreciates strong performance and recognizes team member contributions.