Assistant Manager

Coma Coffee Roasters; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thumb in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an Assistant Manager (Food Operations Support & Leadership Focus). You’ll join a leadership group to assist in daily operations, develop staff, and drive consistency across kitchen and front-of-house.

With 3+ years in restaurant leadership and a background in BBQ/high-volume service, you’ll coordinate Chef, BOH, and FOH operations, supervise training, and help manage purchasing and scheduling while delivering exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong BBQ or high-volume food service background.
• Experience coordinating Chef, BOH, and FOH operations.
• Experience with purchasing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef and General Manager in day-to-day kitchen and service operations.
• Assist with food production, prep quality, and consistency.
• Help lead and develop both BOH and FOH staff through training and motivation.
• Work collaboratively to enhance guest experience and operational flow.
• Contribute to process improvement, efficiency, and team culture.
• Help manage purchasing, cost control, and scheduling.
• Ensure The Thumb continues to deliver excellent food and hospitality every day.

Skills

Leadership

FOH/BOH coordination

P&L management

Training & mentoring

Staff scheduling

Job description

Assistant Restaraunt Manager - The Thumb, Scottsdale, AZ

BOH-FOH-Catering Sales

9393 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260www.thethumb.com

About The Thumb:

Located in the heart of North Scottsdale,The Thumbis more than just a restaurant; it’s an iconic local landmark. Featured on Dinners, Drive-Ins, and Dives TWICE, The Thumb blendsaward-winning BBQ,a*scratchbakery,high end retail,sundries, race fuel, a creamery, coffee shop,and even acar wash* into one of the area’s most beloved community spots. Known forexceptional food,outstanding service, and awelcoming, upbeat atmosphere, The Thumb is a place where locals and visitors alike come to eat, relax, and connect.

Position: Assistant Manager (Food Operations Support & Leadership Focus)

We’re looking for amotivated, creative team playerto join our leadership group; someone who’s passionate about great food, strong systems, and genuine hospitality.
This role is designed tosupport our BOH and FOH Management Team in maintaining and enhancing The Thumb’s high standards in food operations, team development, and guest experience. This position reports directly to the General Manager. You’ll work closely with our existing leadership to assist in daily operations,develop staff, andhelp drive consistency and excellenceacross the kitchen and front-of-house.This position is ideal for someone who lovesBBQ, teamwork, and building culture - a leader who brings fresh ideas, positive energy, and a “let’s make it happen” attitude.The ability to work on a rotating schedule of mornings, days, nights (we close at 7 currently) and weekends is a must. Evenings will be the majority of the schedule. Exit by 8.

Who You Are:

• You’re passionate about food, teamwork, and great service.
• You have strong Chef, BOH, and FOH experience, with a deep understanding of both culinary executionand customer-facing service.
• You’re skilled in training, mentoring, team-building, operational standards, troublshooting, and labor scheduling; and understand how these impact BOTH the guest experience and the bottom line.
• You’re organized, proactive, and dependent— a true right-hand to leadership.
• You excel at customer interaction, and take pride in creating memorable guest experiences.
• You enjoy collaboratingto improve systems, training, and consistency.
• You bring energy, positivity, and creativity to every shift.
• You’re eager to grow, support others, and be part of something special.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Chef and General Managerin day-to-day kitchen and service operations
• Assist with food production, prep quality, and consistency
• Help lead and develop both BOH and FOH staff through training and motivation
• Work collaboratively toenhance guest experience and operational flow
• Contribute toprocess improvement, efficiency, and team culture
• Help managepurchasing, cost control, and scheduling
• Ensure The Thumb continues to deliverexcellent food and hospitalityevery day

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of restaurant leadership or supervisory experience (FOH Management, Kitchen Lead, or similar)
• Strong BBQ or high-volume food service background
• Proven ability to support and coordinate Chef, BOH, and FOH operations
• Experience with P&L management, purchasing, and scheduling
• Cooking experience and passion for great food is required
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Compensation:

$65,000+ (based on experience)