Assistant Manager

Landed; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Flexible schedules

Full benefits package

Job summary

OTTO in South Portland, ME is seeking an Assistant Manager to assist the General Manager in running a busy, creative pizza restaurant. The role focuses on operations, staffing, inventory, and service standards to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and meal benefits for staff. Helpers with strong leadership and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Management or Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule – weekends and nights.
• Must provide a current ServSafe Certification or receive one within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic inspections of unit for quality of food and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, rotate stock, and track weekly/daily inventory.
• Assist with scheduling and opening/closing of the shop.
• Oversee staff, delegate roles, hiring, firing, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate training and identify training needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operations management

Team supervision

Education

Culinary or Hospitality degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Manager

OTTO ( [òt-to] /'o:tto/, meaning: eight) is not just your average neighborhood pizza shop, it is a home to artists, innovators, visionaries and food connoisseurs turning the ordinary Italian pie into an extraordinary experience! Our mission is to revolutionize pizza and create memories worth sharing! In addition to being part of a creative, friendly team OTTO employees are truly valued and have access to free meals while on shift, flexible schedules and a full benefits package for all full – time individuals.

In addition to being part of a creative, friendly team OTTO employees are truly valued and have access to a competitive full benefits package. Our benefits package includes health and dental insurance, a 401(k) program, health savings account, paid time off, sick time, EAP, Short Term & Long-Term Disability, phone allowance, paid holidays, and a generous employee discount on all food items.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the General Manager with the overall operation of the restaurant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Conduct periodic and regular inspections of unit to observe and ensure standards for quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
• Inventory Control – proper rotation and tracking of stock, ordering daily and weekly inventory.
• Assist with weekly scheduling of employees; oversee proper opening and closing of the shop.
• Assist with managing employees including delegating roles and responsibilities, hiring, firing, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain knowledge and skill of each position and fill in or assist if necessary.
• Coordinate and assist in all training activities, to include the identification and analysis of training needs to address any deficiencies.
• Implement proper food, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints.
• Assist in the interviewing and on boarding process of new hires.
• Prepare operational reports as needed.
• Assist with weekly administrative duties as needed.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Management or Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule – weekends and nights.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience considered.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), leadership and organizational skills.
• MUST be able to provide a current ServSafe Certification or receive one within 90 days of employment.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION - WITH COMPETITIVE BENEFITS!