Assistant Manager

guernseysonic; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

guernseysonic is seeking an Assistant Manager in Texarkana, Texas. The Assistant Manager will lead and develop staff to deliver exceptional product quality and customer service, manage store operations during shifts, and ensure compliance with operational standards.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of restaurant management experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment. Flexible scheduling with irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage drive-in employees during shifts.
• Monitor drive-in food, labor, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety laws.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Effective verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership skills

Job description

Position

Assistant Manager

Immediate Supervisor

General Manager

Position Summary

Lead and develop people to execute outstanding product quality and customer service, build sales, and control costs for each shift. The Assistant Manager must follow standard operating policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties

• Train, manage, direct, coach, lead, and assign drive‑in employees during shift
• Lead and manage drive‑in operations during shift to provide an optimal guest experience
• Manage staffing levels during shift
• Perform opening and/or closing duties
• Handle and properly escape guest issues/concerns during shift
• Handle and properly escape employee issues/concerns
• Monitor and manage the drive‑in’s food, labor, paper, and inventory during shift to maximize cost‑control, operational efficiency, quality standards, and customer service
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of drive‑in records
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Perform all station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive‑thru (if applicable)) as necessary during shift to meet operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

Additional Duties

• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations

Flexible work schedules, irregular hours; days, nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Experience
• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience or one year of retail management experience preferred
• Experience running a restaurant shift without supervision
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations
• Basic computer, math, and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem‑solving, multi‑tasking, decision‑making, leadership, time‑management, and conflict‑resolution skills

Work Environment

Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions