Assistant Manager - Happy Daz Restaurants

Happy Daz; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401K match

Weekly pay

Meal discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Happy Daz Restaurants in Lima, OH, is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team and help lead daily operations. You will support the General Manager, mentor and train crew, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold safety, sanitation and quality standards across all shifts.

You’ll manage scheduling, assist with inventory and cost controls, handle guest issues with GRACE, and promote teamwork with a positive, accountable culture. This full-time role reports to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a diverse team of people.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures or certification.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the General Manager with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Lead daily operations with a focus on guest service, throughput, and labor cost.
• Train and mentor team members; cross-train for coverage and consistency.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and cleanliness across the restaurant.
• Address guest concerns using GRACE to provide a quality experience.
• Assist in all positions as needed and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Team training

Communication

Attendance reliability

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Happy Daz Restaurants is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team!

The Assistant Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting daily restaurant operations, developing team members, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. This position works closely with the General Manager to drive operational excellence, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and build a positive, accountable team culture.

Responsibilities will include but, may not be limited to:

• Supporting and assisting the General Manager, on an as-needed basis with scheduling, inventory, ordering, cost control, crew management, interviewing and hiring, and orientation
• Sharing in the responsibility of daily operations, with an emphasis on customer service, drive time, direct labor, and cost of goods
• Facilitating crew member training and cross-training, following up regularly with trainers and trainees to promote consistency and employee retention
• Prioritizing safety, sanitation, and cleanliness throughout the restaurant
• Ensuring compliance with all food and beverage regulations
• Supporting as needed in all positions throughout the restaurant
• Developing relationships with dine-in, and drive-thru guests
• Holding crew accountable for attendance, uniforms, prep, portioning, product rotation, date labelling, and cleaning and sanitation
• Upholding the company's Progressive Discipline Policy, supporting supervisors' first-level disciplinary action, as well as issuing second level-and-above discipline as needed
• Handling guest complaints using GRACE to provide a quality customer experience
• Attending and actively participating in management meetings
• Leading the team through example by upholding company policies, service standards, and health department regulations
• Offering constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to hourly crew members throughout each shift and through the use of employee evaluations
• Promoting successful store communication through regular use of email, shift recaps, Hot Schedules, written notices, etc.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old, with 1-2 years supervisory or management experience
• Must have open availability and be open to a changing schedule
• Knowledge of, or certificate in, safe food handling procedures
• Experience leading a diverse team of people
• Experience with training and mentoring team members
• Record of exceptional attendance, reliability, and scheduling flexibility
• Upbeat, positive, and team-oriented demeanor
• Attention to detail and desire to lead others by example
• Ability to communicate effectively with hourly team members and other managers

Work Environment:

• The position is full time, salary
• The position will report to the General Manager

What We Offer:

Happy Daz provides a fun and family-friendly work environment. We offer competitive wages with weekly pay. We accommodate flexible scheduling to support our employees' work-to-life balance. All employees are eligible for employee meal discounts. For employees who meet full-time requirements, Happy Daz offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance 60% employer-paid premium, dental and vision, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. We also offer a 401-K retirement savings plan with a generous company match.

Happy Daz Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service of one another, our employees, the diverse customers we aim to serve, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.