Assistant Manager-Wendy's Conway Oak Street

FOURJAY LLC; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FOURJAY LLC is seeking an Assistant Manager for its Conway location. The Assistant Manager will oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring food safety and high service levels while managing the crew under the direction of the general manager.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with managerial experience. Responsibilities include staff training, maintaining cleanliness, and managing inventory and cash security.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and group communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, create and interpret general business memos and documents.
• Managerial, supervisory, leadership, and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation of the restaurant, ensuring high standards for food quality and safety.
• Supervise staff and prepare food to meet brand standards.
• Resolve customer complaints and manage inventory and cash security.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Conway Oak Street Wendys - Conway, AR 72032

Description of the Job: Assistant managers lead the operation of the restaurant and ensures the restaurant is run at a high level by meeting company goals for food quality and safety, staffing, restaurant cleanliness, customer service, cost controls, facilities maintenance, and all other systems, policies and procedures. Working through the restaurant team (shift managers and crew) and under the direction of the general manager and other supervisors, the assistant manager accomplishes these objectives and sets the overall tone for a restaurant’s culture and attitude.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Be competent working and coaching in all positions within the restaurant.
• Direct all the members of subordinate staff and hold them accountable.
• Supervise and help prepare food that meets or exceeds the brand’s standards.
• Resolve complaints from customers and report issues or incidents to supervisors.
• Ensure the restaurant is opened and closed on time.
• Maintain a clean restaurant that meets or exceeds company standards.
• Ensure the restaurant is following proper cash procedures as outlined in the handbook.
• Foster a safe working environment that complies with company policies, any applicable laws, and common sense.
• Immediately report all hazards directly to your supervisor and the company’s Operating Partner as needed.
• Perform admin duties including building employee schedules, making food orders, counting inventory, performing food safety checks, entering maintenance requests, and others.

Other Responsibilities of the Job (not exhaustive)

• Staffing & Employee Relations
  • Develop crew members using the company’s training procedures
  • Use shift plan to organize and manage the crew during the shift
  • Treat all others with respect and follow the company handbook and policies when dealing with subordinates
• Quality
  • Monitor product quality during shift by talking to customers during walk-throughs and when working off-line
  • Monitor product quality by managing crew performance and providing specific and timely feedback
• Service
  • Monitor service times and focus on increasing efficiency and lowering speed of service
  • Train crew to respond promptly to customer needs
  • Train crew in customer courtesy
• Cleanliness
  • Train crew to maintain store cleanliness during shift
  • Follows and evaluates store cleaning plan
• Training
  • Assist other store managers in executing crew orientation and general training process
  • Assist other store managers in training crew in new products
  • Cross train crew in various positions
  • Give specific training on problem areas as need (i.e. food cost)
  • Recommend high-performing crew to general manager for promotion to shift supervisors
  • Assist other managers in execution of all food safety procedures.
• Controls
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability & order products under direction of supervisor
  • Manage security of cash, supplies, and equipment during shifts
  • Follow store priorities set by the general manager
  • Ensure restaurant follows company policies for discounts and promotions
  • Drive deposits to the bank

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, create and interpret general business memos and documents
• Excellent written, verbal and group communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, divide and use fractions, percentages, ratios, and convert units of measurement
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to make good decisions and adapt to changing situations
• Good computer skills including being proficient in Word and Excel. Ability to learn and use other software as required
• Managerial, supervisory, leadership, and customer service experience
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Driver’s License, a good driving record, and access to a vehicle

Physical Demands

• Long periods of standing on hard surfaces, occasionally in warm temperatures
• Constant movement about the restaurant kitchen, dining room, and office to reach high/low cabinets, shelves, kitchen equipment, etc.
• Constant communication with employees and customers face-to-face, via headsets, phone calls, or other means. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Occasional operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine
• Occasional ascension/descension of a ladder and extensive lifting of supplies and materials
• Ability to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects
• Constant exposure to hot equipment and cook oil throughout the work day
• Regular detection of deficiencies in food quality (including color, texture, overall appearance)
• Have the ability to drive a motor vehicle

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities and duties. Responsibilities or duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.