Assistant Manager WA

Taco Bell; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain is looking for an Assistant General Manager to supervise operations and manage shifts effectively. The AGM will ensure compliance with cleanliness and hospitality standards and help in training team members. Candidates should have at least 2 years of management experience, strong organizational skills, and a high school diploma. This role demands a fun, exciting environment for guests and team members while managing daily restaurant operations competently.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a restaurant with a full bar is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take their orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant.
• Assist with food preparation and dishwashing.
• Manage shifts and ensure fair employee treatment.
• Conduct daily inventory and performance audits.

Skills

Highly motivated

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Skill in mathematical computations

Education

High school education or equivalent

2 years restaurant or retail management experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) provides additional management coverage of operating hours and direct supervision of operations to an individual Taco Bell unit. Like the Restaurant General Manager, they are accountable for the organized, efficient, and profitable operation of their restaurant by achieving and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hospitality, accuracy, building maintenance, product quality and speed of service. The AGM directly performs hands‑on operational work on an ongoing basis to train employees, respond to guest service needs or otherwise role model appropriate skills and behaviors in their restaurant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a friendly demeanor and accurately take their orders.
• Prepare and package food and drink products according to restaurant standards.
• Operate cash registers, process payments, and provide change to guests.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant including back of house, lobby, and restrooms.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing as needed.
• Restock inventory and supplies.
• Manage shifts to ensure fair employee treatment and compliance with workplace laws and regulations.
• Offer ongoing coaching and feedback to team members.
• Find, hire, and develop Taco Bell employees and guide new team members during onboarding.
• Assist with any safety concerns in the workplace.
• Report any serious issues to their manager and HR as needed.
• Conduct food safety and prep audits daily.
• Conduct daily inventory monitors performance and share responsibility for cash procedures.
• Assist with schedule creation and deploying the team correctly.
• Monitor speed of service and resolve bottlenecks to achieve goals.
• Monitor inventory and food preparation on a daily basis to adhere to company standards.
• Be responsible for daily inventory, deliveries, restaurant opening and closing, and daily adjustments to shift staffing and crew deployment.
• Analyze sales, labor, inventory, and controllable expenses on a continual basis and take corrective action to meet or achieve margins and sales targets. Maintain day‑to‑day responsibility for cash procedures such as bank deposits, making change, opening and closing the safe, and audits. Assist the RGM to maintain proper time‑keeping and payroll procedures.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Highly motivated, self‑directed, and results driven with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to create a fun, exciting environment for both guests and team members alike.
• Skilled with basic mathematical computations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Maintain confidential information, adhere to and enforce company policies, programs, and compliance issues.
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant or retail management experience, and experience managing a restaurant with a full bar is preferred.
• High school education or equivalent, a valid driver's license to travel between units, a satisfactory background check, and ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Has successfully managed each department – Greeter/Cashier, Hospitality, Bar and HOH – for a minimum of three periods each.

The duties and requirements of this position may change from time to time. The Company and its affiliates reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of its owners/managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive.