Assistant Manager

Connie’s Fried Chicken; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connie's Chicken in North Mississippi is seeking an experienced assistant general manager to help direct daily operations and support the general manager. The AGM will lead staff, deliver performance feedback, set goals, and foster teamwork to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate will motivate the team, supervise tasks, ensure policies are followed, and maintain a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good observation skills.
• Ability to deliver constructive criticism.
• Computer literate and basic math skills.
• Ability to identify weaknesses and provide coaching where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cooperating with the general manager, and assisting with planning and staff management.
• Nurturing positive working relationships with staff.
• Delegating daily tasks.
• Addressing issues promptly.
• Supervising staff and merchandise.
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Setting a good example for staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Observation skills

Constructive feedback

Computer literacy

Math skills

Coaching

Job description

We are looking for an experienced assistant general manager to help the general manager in directing daily business operations. The assistant general manager should be experienced in a supervisory role, and be able to confidently deliver performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and clearly communicate business objectives. The AGM must be able to competently perform duties in the absence of the general manager.

To be a successful assistant general manager, you should eagerly participate in educational and training opportunities. The AGM must be able to motivate and positively influence staff, especially during times of low morale. A top candidate for this position must have strong leadership and organizational skills. The AGM should be firm, but also approachable.

Responsibilities:

• Cooperating with the general manager, and assisting with anything from project planning to staff management.
• Nurturing positive working relationships with staff.
• Delegating daily tasks.
• Addressing any issues in a timely fashion.
• Supervising staff and controlling merchandise.
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Setting a good example for staff.

Requirements:

• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good observation skills.
• An ability to deliver constructive criticism.
• Computer literate and basic Math skills.
• An ability to identify weaknesses and provide coaching where necessary.

Connie's Chicken has been a staple in the North Mississippi community for almost 50 years. We are known for our delicious breakfast including our famous blueberry donuts as well as our fresh fried chicken. We offer a family atmosphere with a flexible schedule and many of our employees have been with us for over a decade. Our customers are like family to us, most of which visit us multiple times a week.