Assistant Manager

guernseysonic; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

guernseysonic in Metropolis, Illinois is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and develop staff, ensuring excellent service and product quality. Responsibilities include managing shifts, training staff, and maintaining operational standards to maximize efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of restaurant management experience, strong communication abilities, and knowledge of health regulations. Flexibility is key, as schedules include irregular hours, days, and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience preferred.
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision.
• General restaurant or retail knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage employees during shifts.
• Lead drive-in operations for optimal guest experience.
• Monitor food, labor, and inventory for cost control.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Leadership

Job description

Position

Assistant Manager

Immediate Supervisor

General Manager

Position Summary

Lead and develop people to execute outstanding product quality and customer service, build sales, and control costs for each shift. The Assistant Manager must follow standard operating policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties

• Train, manage, direct, coach, lead, and assign drive‑in employees during shift
• Lead and manage drive‑in operations during shift to provide an optimal guest experience
• Manage staffing levels during shift
• Perform opening and/or closing duties
• Handle and properly escape guest issues/concerns during shift
• Handle and properly escape employee issues/concerns
• Monitor and manage the drive‑in’s food, labor, paper, and inventory during shift to maximize cost‑control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of drive‑in records
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Perform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive‑thru (if applicable)) as necessary during shift to meet operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

Additional Duties

• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations

Flexible work schedules, irregular hours; days, nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Experience
• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience preferred
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations
• Basic computer, math, and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem‑solving, multi‑tasking, decision‑making, leadership, time‑management, and conflict‑resolution skills

Work Environment

Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions