Assistant Manager

Chicken Salad Chick; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

14 Days PTO

Medical/Dental (full-time)

No fryers/grills

Flexible schedules (closed on Sundays)

Learn first‑hand from an experienced,社

Job summary

Chicken Salad Chick is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, coach staff, and ensure exceptional guest service. This role emphasizes food quality, safety, and efficient service while building a positive team culture.

Ideal candidates have a year of restaurant management or leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including Saturdays. Compensation aligns with market levels in Texas.

Qualifications

• 1 year of restaurant management or leadership experience
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (bilingual helpful)
• Authorized to work in the United States and pass background/drug checks

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for the business and manage daily restaurant operations
• Lead and train team members, coaching for performance
• Ensure guests receive excellent customer service
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Oversee inventory, scheduling, and transfer logs
• Collaborate with leadership to execute company goals

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Chicken Salad Chick, we are always keeping an eye out for Assistant Managers who are friendly, enthusiastic, and who genuinely enjoy serving guests. Assistant Managers who work at Chicken Salad Chick are given skills and life experiences that go beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. The experiences we can provide you are an excellent stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business.

Benefits/Perks:

• Free Meals
• 14 Days PTO
• Medical/Dental (full-time)
• No fryers/grills
• Flexible schedules (closed on Sundays)
• Learn first‑hand from an experienced Operator that cares about you personally and is actively involved in the community.
• Leadership opportunities to gain real‑world management experience to help you reach your professional goals.

Requirements:

• Work a maximum of up to fifty hours per week in the restaurant
• Current Certificate showing completion of the Foodguard Servsafe or Learn2Serve Management course OR be able to complete the course prior to starting work
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Have the ability to communicate effectively in English – Bilingual preferred
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Be able to pass a Drug and Background check
• Be available to work any time, including Saturdays
• One-year previous restaurant management or leadership experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

As Assistant Manager you will:

• Demonstrate a passion for the business and managing the overall operations
• Find, train, develop and recognize the best people
• Manage daily activities to ensure guests receive excellent customer service
• Demonstrate a strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety
• Adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Sense of Urgency that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service
• Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed
• Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment
• Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety
• Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of the kitchen

Responsibilities:

• Inventory management
• End-of-Week counts and input
• Maintaining accurate transfer logs
• Effective & efficient ordering
• Maintaining a CLEAN production environment
• Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all kitchen Team Members
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facilities
• Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance and cleaning on a per set schedule.
• Focus on systematically and effectively communicating all Kitchen related goals and success factors to Team Members
• Combine critical thinking and practical leadership to create a culture of innovation
• Effectively coach and give direction
• Intentionally and methodically grow and nurture relationships with the staff
• Be able to connect with a multicultural team
• Align hiring, training, daily practices and evaluation practices with the Vision of the organization and the Thematic Goal for the year
• Enthusiastically and passionately lead the Kitchen team

Company Introduction

Chicken Salad Chick provides a delicious menu with a variety of 14 Chicken Salads, homemade sides, delicious soups, and great sandwiches. This location is one of the originals to the franchise and we are looking for a hospitality professional to help us maintain a team of excellence and superb service.