Assistant Manager Buffalo

JAT Restaurants, LLC - Taco Johns; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Free Food

Major Holidays Off

Extensive Training & Development

Real Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Taco John's is seeking an Assistant Manager in Buffalo, MN to lead a team of about 20 crew and partner with the General Manager on daily operations, guest care, and profitability.

This role focuses on hands-on leadership, scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control while upholding the bold West-Mex flavors our guests love. Prior restaurant supervision is essential.

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities and growth in a fast-paced, customer-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a restaurant setting.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage budgets.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager in daily operations and profitability.
• Direct, coordinate, and participate in food preparation and transactions.
• Hire, train, and develop team members; oversee scheduling.
• Assist with budgeting, inventory control, and reporting.
• Lead by example to meet budgets and drive sales.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Job description

Assistant Manager - Taco John's Buffalo, MN

Where Else Can You Get Paid to Perfect Potato Olés?

Ready to spice up your career? Taco John's isn't your average fast-food gig. We're one of the largest Mexican quick-service brands in America, and we're the ONLY place on Earth serving up our legendary Potato Olés. We fry our crispy taco shells, salad bowls, and nacho chips fresh daily because quality matters to us - and it shows.

We're searching for a dynamic Assistant Manager in Buffalo, MN who's ready to be at the heart of our operation. This isn't about punching a clock; it's about leading a team, driving results, and building a career you can actually be proud of.

Why Taco John's?

At Taco John's, we pride ourselves on our bold West-Mex® flavors and our even bolder commitment to our people. Our mission? Create an energetic, supportive workplace where creativity and dedication thrive. We're talking real mentorship, genuine skills development, and a fun, family-like atmosphere where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.

We balance professionalism with personality. Hard work gets rewarded. And building lasting connections with colleagues and customers? That's what we're all about.

What Your Day Actually Looks Like

Forget the droned-out fast-food routine. As our Assistant Manager, you'll be right in the action - opening or closing the store the Olé way, connecting with customers face-to-face, and helping our General Manager lead a team of around 20 enthusiastic team members (including Shift Managers and crew).

You'll be moving, thinking on your feet, and making real decisions. From assisting with scheduling your customer service team to ensuring everyone delivers that quality food experience our customers crave, you're essential to our success. You'll coordinate activities, participate in food prep and assembly, handle financial responsibilities, and create the kind of environment where your team wants to show up and crush it every day.

Yes, working with food can get messy - but that's part of the fun! You'll also be proactive about safety, cleanliness, and helping every team member succeed in their role.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As a Assistant Manager supporting our General Manager, you'll:

• Help maintain overall management responsibilities to keep the restaurant profitable, efficient, and running smoothly

• Direct, coordinate, and jump into food preparation, order assembly, and customer transactions

• Interview, hire, and train new team members while coordinating daily activities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial reporting, and inventory control

• Lead by example and actively manage your team to meet budgets and build sales

The Schedule

This Assistant Manager position offers 35-40 hours per week with shifts including 6:30am-2:00pm, 11:00am-7:00pm, and 2:00pm-10:30pm. We get it - life happens. Whether you have church, sports, school activities, or other commitments, we work with you to create a schedule that ensures your success without sacrificing work-life balance.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Pay: $19.00-$21.00/hour based on experience

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities - your performance pays off

• Free Food - because Potato Olés should be a job perk

• Major Holidays Off - we're closed Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas

• Extensive Training & Development - we invest in your growth

• Real Advancement Opportunities - build a rewarding leadership career with us

What We Need From You

Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in the restaurant industry, preferably in a Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role. Bring your quick thinking, desire to sharpen your budgeting and financial skills, ability to work independently, and passion for developing people.