Assistant Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Guest Experience

The Wendy's Company; Caldwell (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shift

Flexible hours

Raises

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical/Dental Insurance

401k with company match after 1 year

Job summary

Wendy's is seeking an Assistant Manager in Alabama to support daily restaurant operations and assist the General Manager in building a strong team and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

You will drive sales, ensure food safety, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment aligned with Wendy's People Excellence culture. The role requires leadership, coaching, and hands-on involvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of restaurant industry experience, preferably in a supervisory or shift-lead role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety procedures, restaurant operations, and P&L management.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams at all levels.
• Experience with recruiting, interviewing, training, and performance management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of employment laws (federal, state, and local).
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Create and maintain genuine, uplifting interactions
• Be able to work outside for prolonged periods, in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Develop team members and create an excellent guest experience.
• Drive sales and maintain food safety standards.
• Foster a positive work environment aligned with Wendy's culture.
• Lead a team of customer-oriented, highly productive employees.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team development

Food safety knowledge

P&L management

Recruiting & training

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Employment law understanding

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

College degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Restaurant equipment (headsets, registers, grills)

Job description

Wendy's is seeking an Assistant Manager in Alabama to support daily restaurant operations and assist the General Manager in building a strong team and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

You will drive sales, ensure food safety, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment aligned with Wendy's People Excellence culture. The role requires leadership, coaching, and hands-on involvement across shifts.