Assistant Manager

Harlem Shake; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid vacation

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Harlem Shake in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support daily restaurant operations at our Harlem location. You will work closely with the Store Manager to lead a diverse team and uphold high standards of service, safety, and quality.

This on-site role requires hands-on coaching, problem solving, and accountability across FOH and BOH. You will schedule, supervise, and help maintain a welcoming guest experience while ensuring compliance with NYC health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant supervisory or assistant-management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead FOH and BOH employees during shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Coaching

Staff management

Calm under pressure

Cash handling

Scheduling

Inventory management

SOP adherence

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Harlem Shake is looking for an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Assistant Manager to support daily restaurant operations at our Harlem location. The Assistant Manager works closely with the Store Manager to lead the team, maintain strong operational standards, and provide an excellent guest experience. This is an active floor-management position that requires someone who can coach employees, solve problems, maintain accountability, and step into any area of the restaurant when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead FOH and BOH employees during assigned shifts.
• Support the Store Manager with daily restaurant operations.
• Assign employee stations, breaks, side work, and cleaning responsibilities.
• Conduct preshift meetings and communicate daily priorities.
• Make sure employees complete all assigned opening, closing, and operational checklists.
• Coach employees and provide clear, respectful feedback.
• Address attendance, performance, uniform, and policy concerns.
• Document employee coaching and corrective-action issues when required.
• Support employee training, cross-training, and development.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and accountable workplace.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve guest concerns.
• Monitor speed of service, order accuracy, food quality, and presentation.
• Make sure FOH employees provide a warm welcome and goodbye to every guest.
• Support the kitchen during high-volume periods when needed.
• Monitor restaurant cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.
• Handle cash, deposits, drawer counts, refunds, voids, discounts, and manager comps accurately.
• Review register activity and investigate cash discrepancies.
• Make sure waste, refunds, voids, and complimentary items are recorded correctly.
• Monitor labor and make appropriate staffing adjustments based on business volume.
• Assist with employee schedules and shift coverage.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and rotating deliveries.
• Follow FIFO and proper food-storage procedures.
• Enforce food-safety, allergen, sanitation, and NYC Department of Health requirements.
• Complete required temperature, cleaning, safety, and operational logs.
• Make sure equipment issues, incidents, injuries, and guest complaints are properly documented and reported.
• Follow and enforce all Harlem Shake policies, recipes, service standards, and operational procedures.
• Perform other management and restaurant duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant supervisory or assistant-management experience is required.
• Fast-casual, quick-service, or full-service restaurant experience is preferred.
• Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable coaching employees and holding the team accountable.
• Able to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with POS systems, cash handling, deposits, scheduling, inventory, and labor management.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and professional.
• Able to work independently while following direction from the Store Manager and senior leadership.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and move throughout the entire shift.
• Able to work in dining-room and kitchen environments.
• Able to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work around grills, fryers, heat, steam, and other restaurant equipment.

Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $20–$24 per hour. Schedule: Eight-hour shifts with evening, weekend, and holiday availability as needed. Location: Harlem Shake, 100 W. 124th Street, New York, NY 10027. Benefits may include a flexible schedule, paid vacation, and 401(k) eligibility.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: from $24 hourly
Benefits: + tips and bonus incentives

About Harlem Shake

Harlem Shake is a fun, fast-paced workplace where teamwork, great service, and quality food matter. We support our employees, provide hands-on training, and offer opportunities to learn new skills and