Assistant Manager - High Point, NC

Slim-Chickens; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Slim Chickens is hiring an Assistant Manager in High Point to lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring outstanding guest service, quality food, and sanitation. You will supervise Shift Leaders and hourly staff, oversee cash handling, and ensure policy compliance.

The role includes recruiting, scheduling, coaching, and maintaining records. You’ll support the General Manager to drive performance, guest satisfaction, and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Able to read, write and communicate well.
• Proficient math skills and comfort with numbers.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrates maturity and professional demeanor.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure quality food, service and sanitation.
• Manage and supervise Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
• Recruit, interview, select and hire quality staff for all positions.
• Conduct orientation and train Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
• Perform performance reviews and provide coaching to staff.
• Adjust work schedules to ensure shifts are covered and overtime as needed.
• Lead staff meetings and delegate tasks; resolve employee concerns.
• Maintain records as required by policies and laws; ensure safety and food handling compliance.

Skills

Math skills

Written & verbal communication

Computer skills

Friendly personality

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Reading & writing

Maturity & demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We’re not just another chicken joint—we’re one of the fastest-growing brands in the game, built on hand-made food and bold ambition. At Slim Chickens, every tenderloin gets the royal treatment: brined, buttermilk-soaked, hand-breaded, and cooked fresh to order. That same care and craft goes into how we grow our people.If you’ve got hustle, heart, and an entrepreneurial spark, this is the place to prove yourself and shape your career. Our team thrives on real connection—working fast, thinking big, and building something that makes an impact every day. Here, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, empowered to own your work, and part of a crew that’s taking this brand to the next level.Slim Chickens is growing fast. The only question is—are you ready to grow with us?SUMMARYThe Assistant Manager’s primary duty is management of the daily operations of the restaurant to ensure the overall goal of outstanding guest service. The Assistant Manager manages the day-to-day activities of Shift Leaders and other hourly staff. In the absence of the General Manager, the Assistant Manager is the highest-ranking member of the management team in the restaurant and had direct responsibility for overseeing the financial results, operations, staff development, customer service and compliance with all Company policies, procedures, standards and specifications.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOPERATIONSOversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure Company standards for quality food, service and sanitation are met.Manage and supervise Shift Leaders and hourly staff.Assign and direct daily work responsibilities for staff.Order inventory for all areas and operations to ensure restaurant is stocked with appropriate levels of product.Reconcile cash registers at open and close of each shift.Maintain all records as required by Company policies and procedures, and in compliance with state and federal law.Maintain staff compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards and specifications.Maintain staff compliance with state and federal laws governing safety and food handling.MANAGEMENTRecruit, interview, select and hire quality staff for all positions.Conduct orientation and train Shift Leaders and other hourly staff to ensure employees perform their respective jobs.Perform performance reviews of Shift Leaders at General Manager’s request and other hourly staff on regular basis. Provide ongoing feedback, coaching and counseling to Shift Leaders and hourly staff regarding areas such as production, efficiency and professionalism.Perform counseling, disciplinary action or termination of employment of Shift Leaders and other hourly staff.Recommend any promotion, advancement, or other status change of Shift Leaders and other hourly staff to General Manager.Adjust work schedules and hours of work of Shift Leaders and hourly staff, as needed, to ensure all shifts are covered. Recommend any scheduling or shift changes to General Manager.Approve overtime as necessary for hourly staff.LEADERSHIPDisplay exemplary and professional attitude and appearance at all times.Listen and communicate effectively with General Manager, Shift Leaders and hourly staff, guests, vendors and the community.Conduct management and staff meetings, as directed by General Manager.Follow General Manager’s direction and accomplish objectives set by General Manager.Review objectives with Shift Leaders and hourly staff as necessary.Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities as necessary.Resolve employee complaints, questions or concerns as necessary.BENEFITSHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible Spending Account401(k)Parental LeavePet InsurancePaid time offLife InsuranceTuition ReimbursementSlim Chickens is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all open positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, and physical or mental disability.WORK CONDITION REQUIRMENTSWillingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours.Periods of standing and walking, as necessary.Frequent contact with guests, requiring tact and courtesy.Frequent contact with subordinates, requiring direction and supervision.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.Ability to read, write and verbally communicate well.Proficient math skills and comfort with numbers.Proficient computer skills.Demonstrates maturity and professional demeanor at all times.Friendly, outgoing personality.Well-groomed, professional appearance.Positive attitude and self-disciplined.