Assistant Manager Taco John's Alexandria

Taco John's; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Paid Leave

IRA match

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

Hands-on training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Taco John's of Alexandria is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and serve as a key member of the management team.

You will run the show in the GM's absence, lead shifts, and maintain standards to keep the restaurant performing at a high level. This role offers growth into GM opportunities and advancement within EchOS Management Group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven longevity in prior positions.
• Restaurant leadership or supervisory experience preferred, especially in quick-service restaurants.
• Proven ability to lead a team while also being willing to jump in and work alongside them.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A dependable leader who is comfortable making decisions.
• Someone who takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• Schedule flexibility, including availability to work days, as well as some nights and weekends.
• Someone who is accountable to results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• A strong employment history and demonstrated longevity with previous employers is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Take full leadership of the restaurant when the General Manager is not present.
• Lead shifts and keep the team focused, productive, and accountable.
• Be a strong leader and a great teammate.
• Build and maintain a positive team culture.
• Train, coach, and develop employees; help recruit and retain great team members.
• Manage front- and back-of-house operations.
• Deliver excellent guest service.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Help manage labor, food costs, inventory, and waste.
• Identify problems and take action to correct them.
• Develop supervisors and future restaurant leaders.
• Work closely with the General Manager and above-store leadership to improve restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Ownership mindset

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Taco John's of Alexandria is looking for an experienced, motivated Assistant Manager who enjoys leading people, being part of a strong team, creating a positive workplace, and taking ownership of restaurant operations.

This is an important leadership position within our restaurant. Our Assistant Manager works closely with the General Manager but must also be prepared to run the show when the General Manager is not there. We're looking for someone who can lead the team, make decisions, solve problems, maintain standards, and keep the restaurant operating at a high level.

ECHOS Management Group is a family-owned company with a hands-on leadership team. We provide our managers with consistent support, the tools to succeed, and opportunities to grow. We work hard, have fun, and believe great results begin with a great culture. Our teams are guided by the values of service above self, teamwork, respect, trust, integrity, excellence, passion, and fun.

What we offer: Industry Leading Benefits

• Starting pay of $20/hour. Opportunity for higher starting pay based on relevant management experience and demonstrated longevity with previous employment.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health insurance options for full-time staff
• Paid Leave
• Company match SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Free meals
• Hands-on training and ongoing support
• Real opportunities for advancement, including future General Manager opportunities for strong performers

What You'll Do

As Assistant Manager, you'll help lead the restaurant's daily operations and serve as a key member of the management team.

Responsibilities include:

• Taking full leadership of the restaurant when the General Manager is not present
• Leading shifts and keeping the team focused, productive, and accountable
• Being a strong leader and a great teammate
• Building and maintaining a positive team culture
• Training, coaching, and developing employeesHelping recruit and retain great team members
• Managing front- and back-of-house operations
• Delivering excellent guest service
• Maintaining high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and food safety
• Helping manage labor, food costs, inventory, and waste
• Identifying problems and taking action to correct them
• Developing supervisors and future restaurant leaders
• Working closely with the General Manager and above-store leadership to improve restaurant performance

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Proven Longevity in prior positions
• Restaurant leadership or supervisory experience preferred, especially in quick-service restaurants
• Proven ability to lead a team while also being willing to jump in and work alongside them
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A dependable leader who is comfortable making decisions
• Someone who takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do
• Schedule flexibility, including availability to work days, as well as some nights and weekends
• Someone who is accountable to results
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license
• A strong employment history and demonstrated longevity with previous employers is highly valued

ECHOS Management Group operates four Taco John's restaurants in Minnesota and North Dakota. We're looking for someone who wants more than just another hourly job.

For the right person, this position can be a stepping stone into General Manager and additional leadership opportunities within our organization.