Assistant Manager

Tacoria - Princeton; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoria - Princeton is seeking a Front of House Assistant Manager to oversee daily service, guest experiences, and team performance. You will partner with the FOH Manager and BOH Manager to maintain standards and handle guest interactions and escalations.

This role requires 1–3 years of restaurant experience (supervisory preferred), strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with flexible availability including nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of restaurant experience (supervisory preferred).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of POS systems and restaurant operations.
• Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Supervise FOH staff and assist in training on service standards.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Assist during busy shifts to maintain service flow.
• Ensure friendly, efficient, high-quality guest experiences.
• Monitor dining room atmosphere, cleanliness, and service timing.
• Support opening/closing procedures and POS system use.
• Uphold brand standards and appearance, and drive upselling.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Job description

PositionSummary

The FOH Assistant Manager supports daily front-of-house operations to ensure excellent guest experiences, smooth service flow, and strong team performance. This role works closely with the FOH Manager and BOH Manager to oversee staff, maintain service standards, and handle customer interactions and escalations.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Assist in supervising the Foh staff
• Help train new employees on service standards and procedures
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support
• Step in during busy shifts to assist service as needed

Guest Experience

• Ensure every guest receives friendly, efficient, and high-quality service
• Handle guest complaints professionally and resolve issues quickly
• Monitor dining room atmosphere, cleanliness, and service timing

Operations Management

• Support opening and closing procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Coordinate with BOH (Back of House) for smooth service execution
• Handle cash management and POS system support

Performance & Standards

• Uphold brand standards and service expectations
• Monitor staff appearance, punctuality, and professionalism
• Assist in achieving customer service expectations and upselling initiatives

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of restaurant experience (supervisory preferred)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of POS systems and restaurant operations
• Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays)

Preferred Skills

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Team motivation and leadership
• Attention to detail and organization
• Customer-first mindset

Work Environment

• Fast-paced restaurant setting
• Requires standing/walking for long periods
• May involve lifting light to moderate loads