Assistant Restaurant Manager

Askar Brands; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Askar Brands is seeking Assistant Managers in Akron, Ohio to help create a positive environment and ensure efficient restaurant operations. The role includes managing shifts, supporting the Restaurant Manager, and driving team performance towards sales and profitability goals.

Key responsibilities include recruiting, scheduling, and managing guest feedback, along with maintaining cost control and food safety standards. Qualified candidates should have supervisory experience and possess strong math skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year restaurant or retail experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Food safety trained (certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
• Review guest feedback and action plans to drive a guest-focused culture.
• Control costs while also driving service and sales goals.

Skills

Fluent reading and writing in English

Math and financial management skills

Food safety trained

Job description

Assistant Managers

Assistant Managers are a critical part of creating a respectful and positive environment and ensuring our restaurants function efficiently and profitably. They are responsible for shift management and also have responsibilities above the shift, including managing resources, conducting assessments, and actioning plans. Assistant Managers support the Restaurant Manager in all ways, including leading the team to reach our sales, labor, and profitability goals.

Responsibilities

Team Environment

• Assist recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees
• Communicate job expectations and shift responsibilities to employees
• Hold team members accountable for performance accurately and respectfully
• Support the development of team members

Operational Excellence

• Review guest feedback and action plans to drive a guest‑focused culture
• Ensure brand standards, recipes, and systems are executed
• Prepare weekly schedules and ensure each shift meets guest service goals
• Prepare weekly orders and count inventory as directed by the Restaurant Manager
• Conduct assessments and action plans to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy environment

Profitability

• Control costs while also driving service and sales goals
• Manage in‑restaurant cash and banking procedures to standard
• Execute promotions and new product roll‑outs with team training and sampling

Competencies

• Guest Focus
• Passion for Results
• Conflict Management
• Building Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Relationships and Influence
• Problem Solving and Decision Making

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules
• Growth and development opportunities
• Full‑time employees are eligible for: Paid time off, Short‑term disability, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution

Requirements

• Fluent reading and writing in English, basic computer skills
• Math and financial management skills
• 1 year restaurant or retail experience
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Food safety trained (certified preferred)