Assistant Manager

Far West Services, LLC; Tustin (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Far West Services, LLC, a franchisee of Wingstop, is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in ensuring a successful restaurant. The position entails operational excellence, team leadership, guest service, and adherence to Wingstop's standards while fostering a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical/Rx insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance - $25k company provided

PTO

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Computer and register (POS) system experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Manager in operational excellence and service delivery.
• Drive sales and manage labor and food costs.
• Ensure a safe environment and create a positive culture.

Skills

Guest service mentality

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution skills

Problem-solving

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

As Assistant Manager, you will work closely with your General Manager and team to ensure the success of your Wingstop Restaurant. In this role, you are preparing for, and developing to become, a future General Manager. You must convey the Wingstop culture to fellow team members and be a creative team player who is passionate about hard work, having fun, and demonstrating sincere dedication to the success of the brand.

Qualifications/ Education/ Experience:

• 2 years of previous food service, retail, or restaurant supervisory experience preferred
• Food Handler Certification is required.
• 6 months experience using a computer and register (POS) system.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, late nights, and/or holidays.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for assisting and supporting the General Manager in meeting store goals. Must be willing to assist all other positions when necessary.
• Assists in driving operational excellence by driving sales and controlling labor and food costs during shifts.
• Ensure the restaurant environment is always safe for both team members and guests; create the culture in the restaurant through respect, recognition, and reward.
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.
• Develop positive relationships with the shift team by understanding and addressing individual motivation, needs, and concerns.
• Delivers excellent customer service to all customers by acting with a guest-first attitude and connecting with the guests. Discovers and responds to guests needs.
• Assists in recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, and scheduling team members, in partnership with the General Manager.
• Follows all cash management and cash register policies and ensures proper cash management practices are followed by the shift team.
• Assists General Manager in tracking inventory, order management, and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Resolve guest issues with efficiency and a positive attitude.
• Maintain operational standards and requirements in the restaurant; identify and communicate maintenance problems to the Facilities Department; maintain all facilities to Wingstop’s company standards; ensure communication is passed across the organization from the General Manager and District Manager to every team member in the restaurant.
• Use Company-provided tools to coach, mentor, and develop team members to ensure a high-performing team; ensure all risk management issues are following company standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Guest service mentality has a genuine desire to serve the guests.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage, train, develop, and motivate a diverse team that is highly engaged.
• Ability to problem solve and learn quickly.
• Ability to drive team cohesiveness and represent the culture and views of the brand.
• Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet restaurant operating policies and standards, including providing quality food products, cash handling, and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Assuming all eligibility factors are met, you will be eligible for company benefits such as:

• Medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees.
• Life Insurance-$25k company provided with the election of health benefits.
• PTO

Hourly job | Compensation Range:$23.00-$24.00 per hour. Yearly total compensation of up to $50K (DOE and Location) to include base hourly rate, health benefits, sick time, vacation time, 401k, and free meals.

WINGSTOP - FWS is an independently owned and operated franchisee. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Independent owned and operated franchisee. Equal Opportunity Employer.